Spleen stiffness test for enlarged veins in the esophagus
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a new ultrasound method that measures spleen stiffness to help diagnose enlarged veins in the esophagus (esophageal varices) in people with chronic liver disease. It aims to find a less invasive way to detect these veins, which can cause serious bleeding.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have chronic liver disease, such as hepatitis B or C, fatty liver, autoimmune liver disease, or alcoholic liver disease.
- Your liver stiffness measurement is 10 kPa or higher (a test done recently).
- You do not have severe liver damage signs like very high liver enzymes, jaundice, or large amounts of fluid in the belly.
- You have not had a liver transplant, TIPS procedure, spleen removal, or other shunt surgery.
- You are not pregnant and do not have active cancer or HIV.
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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