Spleen stiffness test to check for dangerous veins in the liver
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial uses a non-invasive ultrasound test to measure spleen stiffness, which may help find problems with blood pressure in the liver and identify enlarged veins that can bleed. It could help avoid more invasive tests.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a liver stiffness measurement from a FibroScan or similar test that is at least 15 kPa, or an ultrasound-based liver stiffness of at least 9 kPa
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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