Endoscopic Variceal Band LigationPhase 3NCT07608536
Comparison of Rabeprazole and Vonoprazan in the Prevention of Post-endoscopic Variceal Ligation Ulcer in Patients With Cirrhosis
A Phase 3 study testing Vonoprazan and Rabeprazol in people with Endoscopic Variceal Band Ligation, run by King George's Medical University at 1 site in India.
Trial summary
The study aims to to evaluate Vonoprazan effectiveness in prevention of post endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) ulcer and its related bleed in comparison to Rabeprazole. All patients who are eligible for the study will be screened from outpatient department and endoscopy lab. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Endoscopic Variceal Band Ligation
- What is being tested?
- Vonoprazan and Rabeprazol
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 300 participants
- Where
- 1 siteIndia
- Study dates
- 1 May 2026to 31 Jul 2026
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Age 18 years and above
- Diagnosis of portal hypertension and esophageal varix should be established by endoscopy.
- Who are willing to participate in the study
Who cannot join
- Negative consent
- Diagnosed with HCC
- Already taking PPI/Vonoprazan for other indications
- Using anticoagulants and antiplatelets
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
India1 site
King George Medical University
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226003
Dr Sumit Rungta, DM-Medical Gastroenterology, +919935537944, drsumitrungta79@gmail.com
Dr Sayan Malakar, DM-Medical Gastroenterology, +919007057890, oneandonlydrsayan@gmail.com
About this study
The study aims to to evaluate Vonoprazan effectiveness in prevention of post endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) ulcer and its related bleed in comparison to Rabeprazole.
All patients who are eligible for the study will be screened from outpatient department and endoscopy lab. Patients who are diagnosed to have oesophageal varices and requiring EVL will be enrolled after fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Read more
Patient clinical and demographic data will be collected in proforma. Patients who are willing to participate in the study will be randomized into two arms in 1:1 ratio. One arm is Vonoprazan 20 mg once a day group and second arm will be rabeprazole 20 mg once a day. Duration of therapy will be 2 weeks. Patients will also be advised to take nonselective beta blockers (NSBB) as per standard of care.
Patients will undergo upper GI endoscopy after 2 weeks to evaluate varices and ulcers, ulcer will be classified according to Jamwal \& Sarin classification system.
Read the detailed description
Bleeding from esophageal varices is a serious consequence of portal hypertension, and endoscopic variceal ligation (band ligation) is a mainstay of treatment. After the bands are applied, shallow mucosal ulcers predictably develop at the band sites and usually heal over roughly three weeks; occasionally, however, these healing ulcers bleed and contribute to illness and death. One proposed driver of delayed healing and bleeding is the exposure of these ulcers to stomach acid, which has led clinicians to use acid-lowering medicines-most often proton pump inhibitors-after the procedure, though the evidence that this helps remains inconsistent.
Vonoprazan belongs to a newer class of acid-suppressing agents (potassium-competitive acid blockers) that act on the gastric proton pump quickly, reversibly, and durably, overcoming several shortcomings of conventional proton pump inhibitors. Its value in lowering the burden of ulcers that form after band ligation has barely been examined.
This investigator-initiated trial will compare vonoprazan with rabeprazole, a standard proton pump inhibitor, in adults with cirrhosis and portal hypertension who are undergoing band ligation of esophageal varices. Three hundred eligible, consenting participants will be allocated in equal numbers to either vonoprazan 20 mg once daily or rabeprazole 20 mg once daily, each given for two weeks alongside standard beta-blocker therapy. The follow-up endoscopy at two weeks will be recorded, and the ulcers will be measured and graded by an endoscopist. The chief measure of interest is the size of the largest band-site ulcer (in millimetres) seen on the two-week surveillance endoscopy. Additional measures include the number of ulcers per patient, the grade of any bleeding ulcers, episodes of post-procedure bleeding through four weeks, swallowing-related symptoms such as pain and difficulty swallowing, and the occurrence of side effects including spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. The work will be carried out over eight months at a single tertiary-care gastroenterology unit in Lucknow, India.
- Conditions
- Endoscopic Variceal Band Ligation
- Being tested
- Vonoprazan, Rabeprazol
- Keywords
- Post endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) ulcer, Vonoprazan, Rabeprazole
- Medical subject headings
- Ulcer
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
VonoprazanDrug
Patients who are willing to participate in the study will be randomized into two arms in 1:1 ratio. One arm is Vonoprazan 20 mg once a day group and second arm will be rabeprazole 20 mg once a day. Duration of therapy will be 2 weeks. Patients will also be advised to take nonselective beta blockers (NSBB) as per standard of care.
Patients will undergo upper GI endoscopy after 2 weeks to evaluate varices and ulcers, ulcer will be classified according to Jamwal \& Sarin classification system.
RabeprazolDrug
Patients who are willing to participate in the study will be randomized into two arms in 1:1 ratio. One arm is Vonoprazan 20 mg once a day group and second arm will be rabeprazole 20 mg once a day. Duration of therapy will be 2 weeks. Patients will also be advised to take nonselective beta blockers (NSBB) as per standard of care.
Patients will undergo upper GI endoscopy after 2 weeks to evaluate varices and ulcers, ulcer will be classified according to Jamwal \& Sarin classification system.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Role of Vonoprazan in prevention of post EVL ulcer | Experimental | Patients who are diagnosed to have esophageal varices and requiring EVL will be enrolled Patients who are willing to participate in the study will be randomized into two arms in 1:1 ratio. The experimental arm will receive Vonoprazan 20 mg once a day for 2 weeks. Patients will also be advised to take nonselective beta blockers (NSBB) as per standard of care.
Patients will undergo upper GI endoscopy after 2 weeks to evaluate varices and ulcers, ulcer will be classified according to Jamwal \& Sarin classification system. Receives: Drug: Vonoprazan |
| Role of Rabeprazole in prevention of post EVL ulcer | Active comparator | Patients who are diagnosed to have esophageal varices and requiring EVL will be enrolled Patients who are willing to participate in the study will be randomized into two arms in 1:1 ratio. The comparator arm will receive Rabeprazole 20 mg once a day for 2 weeks. Patients will also be advised to take nonselective beta blockers (NSBB) as per standard of care.
Patients will undergo upper GI endoscopy after 2 weeks to evaluate varices and ulcers, ulcer will be classified according to Jamwal \& Sarin classification system. Receives: Drug: Rabeprazol |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
To compare the maximum post-EVL esophageal ulcer diameter (mm) at 2 weeks (Day 14), measured on surveillance upper GI endoscopy, between the Vonoprazan and Rabeprazole groups.
Measured: Two weeks
To compare the number of post-EVL ulcers per participant at Day 14, and the severity of any bleeding ulcers (graded by the Jamwal & Sarin classification), between the Vonoprazan and Rabeprazole groups
Measured: Two weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
To compare the incidence of adverse effects in Vonoprazan and Rabeprazole groups
Measured: Two weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 May 2026
- Study start1 May 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion31 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Jul 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (12)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Endoscopic Variceal Band LigationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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 3
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Parallel group randomized controlled trial
- Masking
- Quadruple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 300 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- King George's Medical University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Sumit Rungta, King George's Medical University
- Investigators
- Dr Sumit Rungta, DM- Medical Gastroenterology, Principal investigator, King George Medical University, Lucknow, UP, India
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07608536
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2355/Ethics/2026
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 8 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 27 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Jamwal KD, Maiwall R, Sharma MK, Kumar G, Sarin SK. Case Control Study of Post-endoscopic Variceal Ligation Bleeding Ulcers in Severe Liver Disease: Outcomes and Management. J Clin Transl Hepatol. 2019 Mar 28;7(1):32-39. doi: 10.14218/JCTH.2018.00059. Epub 2019 Mar 10.
PubMed 30944817Lashen SA, Shamseya MM, Shamseya AM, Hablass FH. Efficacy of Vonoprazan vs. Pantoprazole or Non-acid Suppression in Prevention of Post-variceal Ligation Ulcer Bleeding in Portal Hypertension: A Multi-arm Randomized Controlled Trial. J Clin Exp Hepatol. 2023 Nov-Dec;13(6):962-971. doi: 10.1016/j.jceh.2023.05.008. Epub 2023 May 19.
PubMed 37975046Oshima T, Miwa H. Potent Potassium-competitive Acid Blockers: A New Era for the Treatment of Acid-related Diseases. J Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2018 Jul 30;24(3):334-344. doi: 10.5056/jnm18029.
PubMed 29739175Lo EA, Wilby KJ, Ensom MH. Use of proton pump inhibitors in the management of gastroesophageal varices: a systematic review. Ann Pharmacother. 2015 Feb;49(2):207-19. doi: 10.1177/1060028014559244.
PubMed 25583938Garcia-Saenz-de-Sicilia M, Sanchez-Avila F, Chavez-Tapia NC, Lopez-Arce G, Garcia-Osogobio S, Ruiz-Cordero R, Tellez-Avila FI. PPIs are not associated with a lower incidence of portal-hypertension-related bleeding in cirrhosis. World J Gastroenterol. 2010 Dec 14;16(46):5869-73. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i46.5869.
PubMed 21155009Cho E, Jun CH, Cho SB, Park CH, Kim HS, Choi SK, Rew JS. Endoscopic variceal ligation-induced ulcer bleeding: What are the risk factors and treatment strategies? Medicine (Baltimore). 2017 Jun;96(24):e7157. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000007157.
PubMed 28614248Hidaka H, Nakazawa T, Wang G, Kokubu S, Minamino T, Takada J, Tanaka Y, Okuwaki Y, Watanabe M, Tanabe S, Shibuya A, Koizumi W. Long-term administration of PPI reduces treatment failures after esophageal variceal band ligation: a randomized, controlled trial. J Gastroenterol. 2012 Feb;47(2):118-26. doi: 10.1007/s00535-011-0472-0. Epub 2011 Sep 28.
PubMed 21947706Polski JM, Brunt EM, Saeed ZA. Chronology of histological changes after band ligation of esophageal varices in humans. Endoscopy. 2001 May;33(5):443-7. doi: 10.1055/s-2001-14259.
PubMed 11396765Lin L, Cui B, Deng Y, Jiang X, Liu W, Sun C. The Efficacy of Proton Pump Inhibitor in Cirrhotics with Variceal Bleeding: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis. Digestion. 2021;102(2):117-127. doi: 10.1159/000505059. Epub 2020 Feb 21.
PubMed 32088712Sinclair M, Vaughan R, Angus PW, Gow PJ, Parker F, Hey P, Efthymiou M. Risk factors for band-induced ulcer bleeding after prophylactic and therapeutic endoscopic variceal band ligation. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2015 Aug;27(8):928-32. doi: 10.1097/MEG.0000000000000387.
PubMed 25951490Petrasch F, Grothaus J, Mossner J, Schiefke I, Hoffmeister A. Differences in bleeding behavior after endoscopic band ligation: a retrospective analysis. BMC Gastroenterol. 2010 Jan 15;10:5. doi: 10.1186/1471-230X-10-5.
PubMed 20074379de Franchis R, Bosch J, Garcia-Tsao G, Reiberger T, Ripoll C; Baveno VII Faculty. Baveno VII - Renewing consensus in portal hypertension. J Hepatol. 2022 Apr;76(4):959-974. doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2021.12.022. Epub 2021 Dec 30.
PubMed 35120736
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison of Rabeprazole and Vonoprazan in the Prevention of Post-endoscopic Variceal Ligation Ulcer in Patients With Cirrhosis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07608536
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2355/Ethics/2026
- Conditions
- Endoscopic Variceal Band Ligation
- Keywords
- Post endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) ulcer, Vonoprazan, Rabeprazole
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 300 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- King George's Medical UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 May 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 31 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 27 May 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The study aims to to evaluate Vonoprazan effectiveness in prevention of post endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) ulcer and its related bleed in comparison to Rabeprazole.
All patients who are eligible for the study will be screened from outpatient department and endoscopy lab. Patients who are diagnosed to have oesophageal varices and requiring EVL will be enrolled after fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Patient clinical and demographic data will be collected in proforma. Patients who are willing to participate in the study will be randomized into two arms in 1:1 ratio. One arm is Vonoprazan 20 mg once a day group and second arm will be rabeprazole 20 mg once a day. Duration of therapy will be 2 weeks. Patients will also be advised to take nonselective beta blockers (NSBB) as per standard of care.
Patients will undergo upper GI endoscopy after 2 weeks to evaluate varices and ulcers, ulcer will be classified according to Jamwal \& Sarin classification system.
Detailed description
Bleeding from esophageal varices is a serious consequence of portal hypertension, and endoscopic variceal ligation (band ligation) is a mainstay of treatment. After the bands are applied, shallow mucosal ulcers predictably develop at the band sites and usually heal over roughly three weeks; occasionally, however, these healing ulcers bleed and contribute to illness and death. One proposed driver of delayed healing and bleeding is the exposure of these ulcers to stomach acid, which has led clinicians to use acid-lowering medicines-most often proton pump inhibitors-after the procedure, though the evidence that this helps remains inconsistent.
Vonoprazan belongs to a newer class of acid-suppressing agents (potassium-competitive acid blockers) that act on the gastric proton pump quickly, reversibly, and durably, overcoming several shortcomings of conventional proton pump inhibitors. Its value in lowering the burden of ulcers that form after band ligation has barely been examined.
This investigator-initiated trial will compare vonoprazan with rabeprazole, a standard proton pump inhibitor, in adults with cirrhosis and portal hypertension who are undergoing band ligation of esophageal varices. Three hundred eligible, consenting participants will be allocated in equal numbers to either vonoprazan 20 mg once daily or rabeprazole 20 mg once daily, each given for two weeks alongside standard beta-blocker therapy. The follow-up endoscopy at two weeks will be recorded, and the ulcers will be measured and graded by an endoscopist. The chief measure of interest is the size of the largest band-site ulcer (in millimetres) seen on the two-week surveillance endoscopy. Additional measures include the number of ulcers per patient, the grade of any bleeding ulcers, episodes of post-procedure bleeding through four weeks, swallowing-related symptoms such as pain and difficulty swallowing, and the occurrence of side effects including spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. The work will be carried out over eight months at a single tertiary-care gastroenterology unit in Lucknow, India.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind (participant, care provider, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Parallel group randomized controlled trial
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Role of Vonoprazan in prevention of post EVL ulcer | Experimental | Drug: VonoprazanPatients who are diagnosed to have esophageal varices and requiring EVL will be enrolled Patients who are willing to participate in the study will be randomized into two arms in 1:1 ratio. The experimental arm will receive Vonoprazan 20 mg once a day for 2 weeks. Patients will also be advised to take nonselective beta blockers (NSBB) as per standard of care. Patients will undergo upper GI endoscopy after 2 weeks to evaluate varices and ulcers, ulcer will be classified according to Jamwal \& Sarin classification system. |
| Role of Rabeprazole in prevention of post EVL ulcer | Active comparator | Drug: RabeprazolPatients who are diagnosed to have esophageal varices and requiring EVL will be enrolled Patients who are willing to participate in the study will be randomized into two arms in 1:1 ratio. The comparator arm will receive Rabeprazole 20 mg once a day for 2 weeks. Patients will also be advised to take nonselective beta blockers (NSBB) as per standard of care. Patients will undergo upper GI endoscopy after 2 weeks to evaluate varices and ulcers, ulcer will be classified according to Jamwal \& Sarin classification system. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Age 18 years and above
- Diagnosis of portal hypertension and esophageal varix should be established by endoscopy.
- Who are willing to participate in the study
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Negative consent
- Diagnosed with HCC
- Already taking PPI/Vonoprazan for other indications
- Using anticoagulants and antiplatelets
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| VonoprazanPatients who are willing to participate in the study will be randomized into two arms in 1:1 ratio. One arm is Vonoprazan 20 mg once a day group and second arm will be rabeprazole 20 mg once a day. Duration of therapy will be 2 weeks. Patients will also be advised to take nonselective beta blockers (NSBB) as per standard of care. Patients will undergo upper GI endoscopy after 2 weeks to evaluate varices and ulcers, ulcer will be classified according to Jamwal \& Sarin classification system. | Drug | Role of Vonoprazan in prevention of post EVL ulcer |
| RabeprazolPatients who are willing to participate in the study will be randomized into two arms in 1:1 ratio. One arm is Vonoprazan 20 mg once a day group and second arm will be rabeprazole 20 mg once a day. Duration of therapy will be 2 weeks. Patients will also be advised to take nonselective beta blockers (NSBB) as per standard of care. Patients will undergo upper GI endoscopy after 2 weeks to evaluate varices and ulcers, ulcer will be classified according to Jamwal \& Sarin classification system. | Drug | Role of Rabeprazole in prevention of post EVL ulcer |
Primary outcome
To compare the maximum post-EVL esophageal ulcer diameter (mm) at 2 weeks (Day 14), measured on surveillance upper GI endoscopy, between the Vonoprazan and Rabeprazole groups.
Time frame: Two weeks
To compare the number of post-EVL ulcers per participant at Day 14, and the severity of any bleeding ulcers (graded by the Jamwal & Sarin classification), between the Vonoprazan and Rabeprazole groups
Time frame: Two weeks
1 secondary outcome
To compare the incidence of adverse effects in Vonoprazan and Rabeprazole groups
Time frame: Two weeks
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 May 2026.
- Results publication: PubMed 30944817Jamwal KD, Maiwall R, Sharma MK, Kumar G, Sarin SK. Case Control Study of Post-endoscopic Variceal Ligation Bleeding Ulcers in Severe Liver Disease: Outcomes and Management. J Clin Transl Hepatol. 2019 Mar 28;7(1):32-39. doi: 10.14218/JCTH.2018.00059. Epub 2019 Mar 10.
- Results publication: PubMed 37975046Lashen SA, Shamseya MM, Shamseya AM, Hablass FH. Efficacy of Vonoprazan vs. Pantoprazole or Non-acid Suppression in Prevention of Post-variceal Ligation Ulcer Bleeding in Portal Hypertension: A Multi-arm Randomized Controlled Trial. J Clin Exp Hepatol. 2023 Nov-Dec;13(6):962-971. doi: 10.1016/j.jceh.2023.05.008. Epub 2023 May 19.
- Results publication: PubMed 29739175Oshima T, Miwa H. Potent Potassium-competitive Acid Blockers: A New Era for the Treatment of Acid-related Diseases. J Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2018 Jul 30;24(3):334-344. doi: 10.5056/jnm18029.
- Results publication: PubMed 25583938Lo EA, Wilby KJ, Ensom MH. Use of proton pump inhibitors in the management of gastroesophageal varices: a systematic review. Ann Pharmacother. 2015 Feb;49(2):207-19. doi: 10.1177/1060028014559244.
- Results publication: PubMed 21155009Garcia-Saenz-de-Sicilia M, Sanchez-Avila F, Chavez-Tapia NC, Lopez-Arce G, Garcia-Osogobio S, Ruiz-Cordero R, Tellez-Avila FI. PPIs are not associated with a lower incidence of portal-hypertension-related bleeding in cirrhosis. World J Gastroenterol. 2010 Dec 14;16(46):5869-73. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i46.5869.
- Results publication: PubMed 28614248Cho E, Jun CH, Cho SB, Park CH, Kim HS, Choi SK, Rew JS. Endoscopic variceal ligation-induced ulcer bleeding: What are the risk factors and treatment strategies? Medicine (Baltimore). 2017 Jun;96(24):e7157. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000007157.
- Results publication: PubMed 21947706Hidaka H, Nakazawa T, Wang G, Kokubu S, Minamino T, Takada J, Tanaka Y, Okuwaki Y, Watanabe M, Tanabe S, Shibuya A, Koizumi W. Long-term administration of PPI reduces treatment failures after esophageal variceal band ligation: a randomized, controlled trial. J Gastroenterol. 2012 Feb;47(2):118-26. doi: 10.1007/s00535-011-0472-0. Epub 2011 Sep 28.
- Results publication: PubMed 11396765Polski JM, Brunt EM, Saeed ZA. Chronology of histological changes after band ligation of esophageal varices in humans. Endoscopy. 2001 May;33(5):443-7. doi: 10.1055/s-2001-14259.
- Results publication: PubMed 32088712Lin L, Cui B, Deng Y, Jiang X, Liu W, Sun C. The Efficacy of Proton Pump Inhibitor in Cirrhotics with Variceal Bleeding: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis. Digestion. 2021;102(2):117-127. doi: 10.1159/000505059. Epub 2020 Feb 21.
- Results publication: PubMed 25951490Sinclair M, Vaughan R, Angus PW, Gow PJ, Parker F, Hey P, Efthymiou M. Risk factors for band-induced ulcer bleeding after prophylactic and therapeutic endoscopic variceal band ligation. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2015 Aug;27(8):928-32. doi: 10.1097/MEG.0000000000000387.
- Results publication: PubMed 20074379Petrasch F, Grothaus J, Mossner J, Schiefke I, Hoffmeister A. Differences in bleeding behavior after endoscopic band ligation: a retrospective analysis. BMC Gastroenterol. 2010 Jan 15;10:5. doi: 10.1186/1471-230X-10-5.
- Results publication: PubMed 35120736de Franchis R, Bosch J, Garcia-Tsao G, Reiberger T, Ripoll C; Baveno VII Faculty. Baveno VII - Renewing consensus in portal hypertension. J Hepatol. 2022 Apr;76(4):959-974. doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2021.12.022. Epub 2021 Dec 30.
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35120736/Link provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Dr Sumit Rungta, DM- Medical Gastroenterology principal investigator
King George Medical University, Lucknow, UP, India
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 3 study testing Vonoprazan and Rabeprazol in people with Endoscopic Variceal Band Ligation, run by King George's Medical University at 1 site in India.
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 3 inclusion and 4 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 May 2026. 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 India. 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.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Dr Sumit Rungta, DM- Medical Gastroenterology (+919935537944, drsumitrungta79@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
To compare the maximum post-EVL esophageal ulcer diameter (mm) at 2 weeks (Day 14), measured on surveillance upper GI endoscopy, between the Vonoprazan and Rabeprazole groups. (time frame: Two weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT07608536, which also lists 12 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 27 May 2026.