Portal hypertension study for adults with liver issues
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial looks at people with clinically significant portal hypertension, which is high blood pressure in the liver's blood vessels. It may help find better ways to manage this condition.
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Who can take part
- You must be older than 18 years.
- You must be able to understand and sign a consent form.
- You must have one of these signs: varices in the stomach or esophagus, abnormal blood vessels connecting the liver and other organs, a liver stiffness reading above 25 kPa, or a spleen stiffness reading above 50 kPa.
- You cannot have a life expectancy of less 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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