TIPS Stent Graft for Cirrhosis Complications
Part of Digestive system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a TIPS stent graft (a tiny mesh tube placed in the liver to relieve pressure) for people with cirrhosis and complications like bleeding or fluid buildup. It aims to see how well it works and if it's safe.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have cirrhosis and a complication like variceal bleeding, fluid around the lungs, or ascites that is hard to treat.
- Your liver function must be good enough (measured by MELD score of 13 or less, or Child-Pugh score of 18 or less).
- Your platelet count should be at least 20,000 per microliter.
- You cannot have had certain procedures (like TIPS or surgical shunt) in the past, except if you had RTO more than 8 weeks ago.
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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