Comparing two treatments for bleeding stomach varices
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to stop bleeding from enlarged veins in the stomach (called gastric varices). One uses a type of medical glue, the other uses a sponge-like material, both applied during an endoscopic procedure. The goal is to prevent future bleeding and improve outcomes.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You have gastric varices (swollen veins in your stomach) that your doctor thinks can be treated with an endoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera).
- You have had bleeding from these varices before, or are currently bleeding from them, and the goal is to prevent future bleeding.
- You must be able to agree to the study yourself or have someone who can decide for you.
- You must be willing to come back for check-ups, endoscopic exams, and CT scans.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study compares two treatments for bleeding stomach varices (swollen veins) in people with cirrhosis. One uses a special scope with ultrasound to place coils and glue, while the other uses glue alone. The goal is to find which works better to stop bleeding.
This study is looking at better ways to treat bleeding from enlarged veins in the esophagus or stomach that happen because of portal hypertension (high blood pressure in the liver's blood vessels). It compares different endoscopic (camera) and interventional procedures to see which is safest and most effective.
This study tests a new way to treat bleeding varicose veins in the stomach by using endoscopic ultrasound to guide the procedure, for people with liver cirrhosis. It aims to improve how this bleeding is managed.
This trial tests two procedures to prevent re-bleeding from enlarged veins in the stomach (gastric varices) in people with liver cirrhosis. Both procedures aim to block off the abnormal veins to reduce the risk of another bleeding episode.
This study compares two ways to prevent future bleeding from enlarged veins in the esophagus or stomach in people with liver cirrhosis. One method uses a small tube (called TIPS) to reduce pressure in the liver, and the other combines a banding procedure with medication. The goal is to see which approach works better.
This trial tests a new way to treat enlarged veins in the stomach (gastric varices) using a small clip and a medical glue injection. It is for people with liver cirrhosis who have these veins and are at risk of bleeding or have bled before.
Hear when a new Gastric Varices Bleeding trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.