Covered liver stent for portal hypertension complications
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a new covered stent placed directly into the liver to relieve high blood pressure in the portal vein (the main vein to the liver) and reduce complications like bleeding and fluid build-up. It may offer an option for people with cirrhosis who need a TIPS procedure.
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Who can take part
- Ages 18 to 75
- Have cirrhosis with complications like bleeding in the stomach or food pipe, or fluid build-up that is hard to control
- No severe heart failure or weak heart pump (under 40%)
- No uncontrolled infections
- No liver cancer that is stage 3 or higher
- No current or past TIPS procedure in the belly vein
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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