Testing HVPG to guide variceal bleeding prevention
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a special blood pressure measurement in the liver (called HVPG) can help doctors choose the best endoscopic treatment for people with cirrhosis who have had variceal bleeding. If you've had bleeding from varices, this study aims to make your follow-up care more personalized and effective.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have cirrhosis (liver scarring) confirmed by a doctor.
- In the past, you have had swallowing-tube (esophageal) or stomach varices that have bled.
- You have not had liver cancer, other cancers, certain types of cirrhosis (like from autoimmune disease or schistosomiasis), or conditions that affect liver blood flow (like a portal vein clot).
- You have not had other treatments like a TIPS procedure or liver transplant in the last 6 months.
- Your doctor feels that a scope-based treatment (like banding or injection) is the right way to prevent future bleeding.
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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