Study on portal hypertension in patients with and without cirrhosis
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial is for people with liver problems and high blood pressure in the veins of the liver (called portal hypertension). It will look at how the condition affects patients with and without cirrhosis (scarring of the liver).
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You need to have a diagnosis of clinically significant portal hypertension (high pressure in the veins of the liver) with specific signs like enlarged veins, or high liver or spleen stiffness.
- You must be able to sign a consent form confirming you understand the study.
- Your life expectancy must be more than 6 months.
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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