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Esophageal and Gastric VaricesNCT05331768

Comparison of Endoscopic Band Ligation Plus 24-hour Versus 72-hour Terlipressin Therapy

A study testing banding ligation plus terlipressin infusion in people with Esophageal and Gastric Varices, run by Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social at 1 site in Mexico.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

In the Western world, liver cirrhosis is a significant issue. Acute variceal bleeding (AVB) is a considerable complication of cirrhosis associated with high mortality. Still, the combination of endoscopic variceal ligation and terlipressin-like treatment decreases the risks of rebleeding and mortality. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Esophageal and Gastric Varices
What is being tested?
banding ligation plus terlipressin infusion
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
109 participants
Where
1 siteMexico
Study dates
1 Jan 2021to 30 Sep 2021
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients of 18 years and older
  • Both genders,
  • Diagnosis of liver cirrhosis with a Child-Pugh score ≤ 11 (class B or C)
  • Acute variceal bleeding were included

Who cannot join

  • Patients with contraindications to terlipressin (pregnancy, breastfeeding, or severe cardiopulmonary diseases),
  • Presence of sepsis,
  • Multi-organ failure,
  • The requirement of continuous ionotropic or ventilatory support,
  • Bleeding disorders,
  • Hepatocellular carcinoma or other extrahepatic malignanc.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Mexico1 site
  • Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente

    Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44329

Other trials in Mexico

About this study

Official title: Comparison of Endoscopic Band Ligation Plus 24-hour Versus 72-hour Terlipressin Therapy for the Control of Acute Variceal Bleeding in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis at a Tertiary Center in Mexico

In the Western world, liver cirrhosis is a significant issue. Acute variceal bleeding (AVB) is a considerable complication of cirrhosis associated with high mortality. Still, the combination of endoscopic variceal ligation and terlipressin-like treatment decreases the risks of rebleeding and mortality. This therapy with terlipressin usually was used for 72 hours. However, there are some studies demostrating that using terlipressin for 24 hours could control variceal bleeding with fewer side effects.

Read the detailed description

In the Western world, liver cirrhosis is a significant issue. Acute variceal bleeding (AVB) is a considerable complication of cirrhosis associated with high mortality. Still, the combination of endoscopic variceal ligation and terlipressin-like treatment decreases the risks of rebleeding and mortality. This therapy with terlipressin usually was used for 72 hours. However, there are some studies demostrating that using terlipressin for 24 hours could control variceal bleeding with fewer side effects.

Objective: To compare endoscopic band ligation plus terlipressin for 24 vs 72 hours during acute variceal bleeding in liver cirrhosis.

Being tested
banding ligation plus terlipressin infusion
Keywords
Terlipressin, Liver Cirrhosis, Esophageal and Gastric Varices,, Collateral Circulations
Medical subject headings
Esophageal and Gastric Varices, Liver Cirrhosis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • banding ligation plus terlipressin infusionCombination product

    Subjects were randomly allocated to banding ligation plus terlipressin infusion for 24 hours (24-h group) or banding ligation plus terlipressin infusion for 72 hours (72-h group) using a blocked allocation strategy. The 72-h group received the standard treatment with administration of intravenous terlipressin (Glypressin® Ferring Pharmaceuticals) with an initial intravenous bolus of 2 mg (10 ml) and thereafter every 6 hours for a period of 72 hours. Terlipressin was administered blinded after endoscopic treatment and infused as a 5 ml bolus in a pre-prepared syringe. The 24-h group received intravenous terlipressin (Glypressin® Ferring Pharmaceuticals) as an initial intravenous bolus of 2 mg (10 ml) and thereafter every 6 hours for a period of 24 hours.

Study groups in NCT05331768
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
24-h groupExperimentalThe 24-h group received intravenous terlipressin (Glypressin® Ferring Pharmaceuticals) as an initial intravenous bolus of 2 mg (10 ml) and thereafter every 6 hours for a period of 24 hours.
Receives: Combination Product: banding ligation plus terlipressin infusion
72-h groupActive comparatorThe 72-h group received the standard treatment with administration of intravenous terlipressin (Glypressin® Ferring Pharmaceuticals) with an initial intravenous bolus of 2 mg (10 ml) and thereafter every 6 hours for a period of 72 hours. Terlipressin was administered blinded after endoscopic treatment and infused as a 5 ml bolus in a pre-prepared syringe
Receives: Combination Product: banding ligation plus terlipressin infusion

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Compare the 24-h group vs 72-h group

    Differences between groups at baseline were evaluated with Student's t-test test for continuous variables and proportions were compared using the Chi2 or Fisher test.

    Measured: The total study time ranges from the first day of telmipressin infusion to 6 weeks after the event

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted18 Apr 2022
  2. Study start1 Jan 2021
  3. Primary completion30 Sep 2021
  4. Study completion30 Sep 2021

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
This was a randomized clinical trial. Eligible patients were randomised to receive banding ligation plus terlipressin infusion for 24 hours or banding ligation plus terlipressin infusion for 72 hours
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
109 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05331768
Sponsor's protocol ID
Terlipressin proyect
Status last verified
Apr 2022
First submitted
29 Mar 2022
Last updated
18 Apr 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided: It is expected to find a journal that is interested in our research and that is open access

Publications

  • Roesch-Dietlen F, Gonzalez-Santes M, Sanchez-Maza YJ, Diaz-Roesch F, Cano-Contreras AD, Amieva-Balmori M, Garcia-Zermeno KR, Salgado-Vergara L, Remes-Troche JM, Ortigoza-Gutierrez S. Influence of socioeconomic and cultural factors in the etiology of cirrhosis of the liver. Rev Gastroenterol Mex (Engl Ed). 2021 Jan-Mar;86(1):28-35. doi: 10.1016/j.rgmx.2020.01.002. Epub 2020 Apr 25. English, Spanish.

    PubMed 32345507
  • Berardo C, Di Pasqua LG, Cagna M, Richelmi P, Vairetti M, Ferrigno A. Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis: Current Issues and Future Perspectives in Preclinical and Clinical Research. Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Dec 17;21(24):9646. doi: 10.3390/ijms21249646.

    PubMed 33348908
  • Boregowda U, Umapathy C, Halim N, Desai M, Nanjappa A, Arekapudi S, Theethira T, Wong H, Roytman M, Saligram S. Update on the management of gastrointestinal varices. World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther. 2019 Jan 21;10(1):1-21. doi: 10.4292/wjgpt.v10.i1.1.

    PubMed 30697445
  • Bosch J, Pizcueta MP, Fernandez M, Feu F, Cirera I, Luca A, Garcia-Pagan JC. Hepatic, splanchnic and systemic haemodynamic abnormalities in portal hypertension. Baillieres Clin Gastroenterol. 1992 Sep;6(3):425-36. doi: 10.1016/0950-3528(92)90030-i.

    PubMed 1421593
  • Kalambokis G, Tsiouris S, Tsianos EV, Baltayiannis G, Pakou B, Fotopoulos A. Effects of terlipressin and somatostatin on liver and thorax blood volumes in patients with cirrhosis. Liver Int. 2010 Oct;30(9):1371-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1478-3231.2010.02322.x.

    PubMed 20738780
  • Kovalak M, Lake J, Mattek N, Eisen G, Lieberman D, Zaman A. Endoscopic screening for varices in cirrhotic patients: data from a national endoscopic database. Gastrointest Endosc. 2007 Jan;65(1):82-8. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2006.08.023.

    PubMed 17185084
  • Garcia-Tsao G, Sanyal AJ, Grace ND, Carey W; Practice Guidelines Committee of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases; Practice Parameters Committee of the American College of Gastroenterology. Prevention and management of gastroesophageal varices and variceal hemorrhage in cirrhosis. Hepatology. 2007 Sep;46(3):922-38. doi: 10.1002/hep.21907. No abstract available.

    PubMed 17879356
  • Fortune BE, Groszmann RJ. Combination of splanchnic vasoconstrictors and endoscopic band ligation is an effective treatment strategy for acute variceal hemorrhage; but how do we get those drugs approved by the FDA? Hepatology. 2014 Sep;60(3):789-91. doi: 10.1002/hep.27080. Epub 2014 Jul 28. No abstract available.

    PubMed 24700393
  • Bendtsen F, Krag A, Moller S. Treatment of acute variceal bleeding. Dig Liver Dis. 2008 May;40(5):328-36. doi: 10.1016/j.dld.2007.12.005. Epub 2008 Feb 1.

    PubMed 18243077
  • Zhou X, Tripathi D, Song T, Shao L, Han B, Zhu J, Han D, Liu F, Qi X. Terlipressin for the treatment of acute variceal bleeding: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Medicine (Baltimore). 2018 Nov;97(48):e13437. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000013437.

    PubMed 30508958
  • Banares R, Albillos A, Rincon D, Alonso S, Gonzalez M, Ruiz-del-Arbol L, Salcedo M, Molinero LM. Endoscopic treatment versus endoscopic plus pharmacologic treatment for acute variceal bleeding: a meta-analysis. Hepatology. 2002 Mar;35(3):609-15. doi: 10.1053/jhep.2002.31354.

    PubMed 11870374
  • Krag A, Borup T, Moller S, Bendtsen F. Efficacy and safety of terlipressin in cirrhotic patients with variceal bleeding or hepatorenal syndrome. Adv Ther. 2008 Nov;25(11):1105-40. doi: 10.1007/s12325-008-0118-7.

    PubMed 19018483
  • Dohler KD, Walker S, Mentz P, Forssmann K, Staritz M. [Vasoconstrictive Therapies for Bleeding Esophageal Varices and their Mechanisms of Action]. Z Gastroenterol. 2003 Oct;41(10):1001-16. doi: 10.1055/s-2003-42931. German.

    PubMed 14562199
  • Salim A, Malik K, Haq IU, Butt AK, Alam A. Comparison of 12-Hour with 72-Hour Terlipressin Therapy for Bleeding Esophageal Varices. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2017 Jun;27(6):334-337.

    PubMed 28689520
  • Moller S, Hansen EF, Becker U, Brinch K, Henriksen JH, Bendtsen F. Central and systemic haemodynamic effects of terlipressin in portal hypertensive patients. Liver. 2000 Feb;20(1):51-9. doi: 10.1034/j.1600-0676.2000.020001051.x.

    PubMed 10726961

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing banding ligation plus terlipressin infusion in people with Esophageal and Gastric Varices, run by Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social at 1 site in Mexico.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Apr 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Mexico. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Compare the 24-h group vs 72-h group (time frame: The total study time ranges from the first day of telmipressin infusion to 6 weeks after the event). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05331768, which also lists 21 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 18 Apr 2022.

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