A new way to get a liver biopsy using endoscopic ultrasound
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a new method for taking a small piece of liver tissue using a special ultrasound camera on a thin, flexible tube. It is for adults who need a liver biopsy because their liver function tests are not normal.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are an adult who needs a liver biopsy because of abnormal liver tests.
- You have not taken any anti-platelet medicines (like aspirin or clopidogrel) or blood thinners (like warfarin) in the last 5 days.
- You do not have a large amount of fluid in your belly (moderate-to-gross ascites).
- You do not have severe liver scarring (Child C cirrhosis).
- Your blood clotting test (INR) is not higher than 2.01.
- Your platelet count is not lower than 50,000.
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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