UDCA to prevent confusion after TIPS procedure
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests if taking a medicine called ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) before a TIPS procedure can help prevent confusion (hepatic encephalopathy) in people with cirrhosis. It aims to improve recovery and reduce side effects for patients needing TIPS for fluid buildup or bleeding.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have cirrhosis (liver scarring) diagnosed by a doctor.
- You need a TIPS procedure for ongoing fluid buildup in the belly or repeated variceal bleeding that hasn't responded to other treatments.
- You can start taking the study medicine within 72 hours of your TIPS.
- You are not already taking UDCA or rifaximin, and haven't used them in the last 3 months.
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