Can a liquid bandage help heal esophageal ulcers after banding?
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if a common ulcer medicine (sucralfate) applied as a liquid can speed up healing of sores in the esophagus that happen after a banding procedure to stop bleeding from enlarged veins. It may help people with cirrhosis who have just had this procedure.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older
- You have cirrhosis (scarring of the liver)
- You are having an endoscopy to treat bleeding from enlarged veins in your esophagus
- You have not had an allergic reaction to sucralfate before
- The bleeding is from these enlarged veins, not another cause
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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