Glue vs gel sponge for stomach varices
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments for enlarged veins in the stomach (gastric varices) that have bled or are bleeding: a medical glue (cyanoacrylate) and a absorbable sponge used during an endoscope procedure. If you have had bleeding from gastric varices, this trial may help determine which treatment works better for preventing future bleeding.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older.
- You need to have gastric varices (enlarged veins in the stomach) that your doctor says can be treated with an endoscope.
- You have had or are currently having bleeding from these varices.
- You (or a family member or guardian) must be able to give permission for the study.
- You must be willing to have follow-up visits, including CT scans and endoscopic exams.
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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