Clinical Trials

The primary purpose of this study is to collect and analze data evaluating the effectiveness of the alfapump to control ascites as determined by the reduction in the need for repeated paracentesis compared to baseline

The overall objective of the patient preference evaluation is to understand how patients tradeoff the benefits and risks of the alfapump related to the primary endpoints of the current POSEIDON clinical trial in support of future marketing application.

The alfapump system is designed to reduce or eliminate the need for therapeutic paracentesis and to provide relief from symptoms of tense ascites with its attendant effects on patient quality of life (QOL) and nutrition. fits and risks of the alfapump related to the primary endpoints of the current POSEIDON clinical trial in support of future marketing application.