Preventing recurrent gastric variceal bleeding with two procedures
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests two procedures to prevent re-bleeding from enlarged veins in the stomach (gastric varices) in people with liver cirrhosis. Both procedures aim to block off the abnormal veins to reduce the risk of another bleeding episode.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 75 years old.
- You must have liver cirrhosis (scarring of the liver).
- You have had bleeding from swollen veins in the stomach or esophagus within the past year.
- You have a specific type of abnormal vein connection that allows the study procedure to be done.
- You cannot have had prior procedures to prevent variceal bleeding or have certain other severe 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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