Shrinking part of the spleen for liver cirrhosis bleeding
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a new procedure that uses an ultrasound-guided scope to shrink part of the spleen (called partial splenic embolization). This may help improve your low platelet count and reduce the risk of future bleeding, especially when other treatments have not been tried.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver.
- You have had bleeding in your esophagus or stomach from enlarged veins (varices).
- You have an enlarged spleen and a very low platelet count (below 100).
- You have not had prior treatments like spleen removal, a TIPS procedure, or variceal banding.
- You can undergo an endoscopic procedure safely.
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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