Stent adjustment for repeated confusion after liver shunt
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a procedure to narrow a stent in the liver to reduce episodes of confusion caused by toxins reaching the brain. It may help people who still have frequent confusion despite standard treatments.
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Who can take part
- You have had a TIPS procedure to create a shunt in your liver.
- Your TIPS stent is confirmed to be open and working.
- You have had more than two episodes of confusion (grade II or worse) within a 4-week period, despite taking standard medicines like lactulose and rifaximin.
- You are willing to undergo the coil-assisted stent narrowing procedure.
- You can provide consent (or a legal representative can).
Quick eligibility check
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