Day-care endoscopic treatment for bleeding risk from varices in cirrhosis
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether treating enlarged veins in the food pipe or stomach (called varices) in a day-care unit, without an overnight hospital stay, is safe and feasible for people with cirrhosis. The treatment aims to prevent these veins from bleeding.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have cirrhosis with high blood pressure in the liver (portal hypertension).
- Your varices are moderate or severe as seen on a scope.
- You have not had a variceal bleed in the last 5 days.
- You are scheduled to have endoscopic treatment for your varices as an inpatient.
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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