Improving treatment for stomach bleeding from liver disease
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial studies better ways to use endoscopy and other treatments to stop bleeding in the stomach or esophagus caused by high blood pressure in the liver (portal hypertension). It may help if you have been diagnosed with portal hypertension and have varices (enlarged veins) in your esophagus or stomach.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with portal hypertension (high blood pressure in the liver).
- You have had imaging and an endoscopic exam (a camera tube down your throat) within 7 days of being admitted to the hospital.
- The endoscopic exam must show enlarged veins (varices) in your esophagus or stomach.
- You do not have severe heart, blood, or lung diseases that are life-threatening.
- Your CT scans must be clear and meet quality standards.
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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