Endoscopic ultrasound-guided treatment for stomach varices in cirrhosis
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to treat bleeding varicose veins in the stomach by using endoscopic ultrasound to guide the procedure, for people with liver cirrhosis. It aims to improve how this bleeding is managed.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You have liver cirrhosis and have had bleeding from varicose veins in your stomach in the past.
- You have a natural shunt (an extra blood vessel connection) seen on a CT scan, which is important for this study.
- You agree to have endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) to guide the treatment.
- You have not had any previous treatment for variceal bleeding (such as endoscopy, interventional procedures, or surgery).
- You are not critically ill, pregnant, or have certain immune or mental health conditions.
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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