Early endoscopy for variceal bleeding in liver disease
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares two timings for doing an endoscopy (a tube with a camera to look at your food pipe and stomach) for people with advanced liver disease who have bleeding from swollen veins. It aims to see if doing it right away is better than waiting a bit, to help stop bleeding and improve recovery.
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Who can take part
- You have cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) that is at an advanced stage (called Child B or C).
- You have recently had bleeding from enlarged veins in your food pipe or stomach (known as variceal bleeding).
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- Your blood pressure responded well to initial treatment within one hour of the bleeding episode.
- You are not currently taking blood-thinning medications (like antiplatelets or anticoagulants).
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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