Preventing varices bleeding with carvedilol and banding
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding endoscopic banding helps prevent bleeding from enlarged varices in people with cirrhosis who still have high-risk varices despite taking carvedilol.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have cirrhosis and enlarged veins in the esophagus (varices).
- You have been taking carvedilol but your varices have gotten larger or developed warning signs.
- You are between 18 and 90 years old.
- You have never had variceal bleeding before.
- You have not had any previous treatment for varices (like banding, sclerotherapy, or a shunt).
- You do not have severe heart block, COPD, asthma, uncontrolled diabetes, or severe artery disease.
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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