Diagnosis of cirrhosis - must meet one of the following criteria:

1. liver biopsy, OR

2. history of cirrhosis complication: ascites, variceal bleeding, hepatic encephalopathy, OR

3. 2 of the following 4 criteria:

1. Ultrasound, Computed tomography (CT) or Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of cirrhosis (cirrhotic appearing liver, splenomegaly, varices, ascites)

2. Fibroscan liver stiffness score \>13 Kilopascal (kPa)

3. Laboratory testing: aspartate aminotransferase (AST)/platelet ratio index (APRI) \>2.0

4. CT, MRI or Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) showing presence of esophageal varices

A Trial to Improve Quality of Life in People With Cirrhosis

What this study is about