Ultrasound with magnetic guidance for the tips procedure
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to guide a procedure called TIPS, which creates a new path for blood flow in the liver to reduce pressure. The method uses magnetic positioning along with ultrasound to help doctors place the tube more accurately, which may lead to fewer complications.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You need to have a liver condition that requires a TIPS procedure, such as bleeding from swollen veins in the food pipe or stomach, fluid in the belly, or kidney problems caused by liver disease.
- Your doctor must have already recommended a TIPS procedure for you.
- You must not have severe heart failure, heart valve problems, or high blood pressure in your lungs.
- You must not have a pacemaker or other metal implants that could interfere with the magnetic field.
- You must not be pregnant or breastfeeding, and you must not have severe confusion from liver disease.
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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