CT scan grading of esophageal varices in cirrhosis
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial uses a special CT scan (MDCT) to grade the severity of enlarged veins in the esophagus (varices) in people with cirrhosis and portal hypertension. This could help doctors assess bleeding risk without needing an endoscopy every time.
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Who can take part
- You have cirrhosis and high blood pressure in the liver (portal hypertension).
- You have not had a prior procedure to treat bleeding veins in your esophagus (like band ligation or sclerotherapy).
- You do not have severe kidney problems or an allergy to contrast dye.
- You have not had a TIPS procedure (a shunt in the liver).
- You do not have conditions that make endoscopy risky (such as severe heart or lung problems, coma, or irregular heart rhythm).
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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