Study Status: Terminated
Recruit Status: Terminated
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Comparison of Efficacy of 2 Gram Versus 4 Gram Sodium Restriction in the Management of Cirrhotic Ascites
Brief Summary:
To determine the relationship between degree of sodium restriction and dietary compliance with clinical outcome of diuresis of portal hypertensive ascites in cirrhotic patients from a county hospital population.
Primary objective: Demonstrate that, when accompanied by the appropriate diuretic regimen, a No Added Salt diet (4 grams sodium per day) is as effective as a Low Sodium diet (2 grams sodium per day) in the management of cirrhotic ascites.