Clinical trials: Esophageal and Gastric Varices
Esophageal Varices
Optimal Time for Follow up After Variceal Band Ligation
Optimal time for follow up after variceal band ligation in cirrhotic patients remains to be determined
- Trial name
- NCT04602663
- Testing
- Esophageal Variceal Band ligation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Tanta University
Cirrhosis, Portal Hypertension
A Study Evaluating the Utility of Ambrisentan in Lowering Portal Pressure in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis
Endothelin is a human hormone which has been associated with increased portal pressure in patients with liver cirrhosis (also called portal hypertension). Ambrisentan blocks the effects of endothelin.
- Conditions
- Cirrhosis, Portal Hypertension, Ascites
- Trial name
- NCT03827200
- Testing
- Ambrisentan
- Where
- 6 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Noorik Biopharmaceuticals AG
Bleeding Gastric Varices, Cirrhosis
"Early TIPS" Versus Glue Obliteration to Prevent Rebleeding From Gastric Varices
The primary objective of the study is to demonstrate the superiority of an "early tips" strategy over standard treatment by glue obliteration (G0) in preventing bleeding recurrence or death at one year after a non GOV1 gastric…
- Trial name
- GAVAPROSEC (NCT03705078)
- Testing
- Transjugular Portosytemic Shunt (TIPS), glue obliteration
- Where
- 20 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon
Portal Hypertension, Esophageal Varices
Simvastatin Effect on Portal Hypertension
It´s a clinical research of the effects in portal hypertension caused by simvastatin. We are going to use the hepatic venous pressure gradient(HVPG) measurement and the azygos flow at echoendoscopy to evaluate the benefits of the…
- Conditions
- Portal Hypertension, Esophageal Varices, Liver Cirrhosis
- Trial name
- NCT02134626
- Testing
- Simvastatin
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Gastric Varices Bleeding, Gastric Varices
Cyanoacrylate Glue Versus Absorbable Gelatin Sponge for Gastric Varices
This study compares two endoscopic ultrasound-guided treatments for gastric varices, which are enlarged veins in the stomach that can bleed. Both treatments use small coils placed into the varix.
- Conditions
- Gastric Varices Bleeding, Gastric Varices, Portal Hypertension
- Trial name
- CoAGS-GV (NCT07699354)
- Testing
- EUS-Guided Coil Embolization With Cyanoacrylate Glue and Lipiodol, EUS-Guided Coil Embolization With Absorbable Gelatin Sponge
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
MDCT Esoghageal Varices
Role of MDCT in Grading of Esophageal Varices
Esophageal varices are one of the major complications of liver cirrhosis.Accurate grading of these varices is essential for effective management .
- Trial name
- NCT06707298
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Portal Hypertension Related to Cirrhosis, Esophageal Varices
2D-shear Wave Spleen Elastography in Clinically Significant Portal Hypertension and High-risk Varices
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the role of spleen shear wave elastography (SWE-SSM) for ruling in and ruling out clinically significant portal hypertension (CSPH) in patients with compensated advanced chronic…
- Trial name
- NCT07122622
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 450 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Gastric Varix, Sepsis
Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Patients Undergoing GVO
We design a randomized trial to clarify the necessity of antibiotic prophylaxis for the patients chronic liver disease with gastric varices treated by elective GVO.
- Conditions
- Gastric Varix, Sepsis, Liver Cirrhoses, Fever
- Trial name
- ABX-GV (NCT04140578)
- Testing
- Ertapenem
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Liver Cirrhoses, Portal Hypertension
The Use of Propranolol for the Prevention of Worsening of Esophageal Varices in Patients With Isolated Gastric Varices
Balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration (BRTO) has been effective method to manage gastric varices. However, more than one third of patients after BRTO treatment experienced worsening of esophageal varices.
- Conditions
- Liver Cirrhoses, Portal Hypertension, Gastric Varix
- Trial name
- NCT03171805
- Testing
- Propranolol
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- West China Hospital
Esophageal Varices
Upper Endoscopy in Cirrhotic Patients With Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Liver cirrhosis is a common diffuse and persistent liver disease often accompanied by portal hypertension, liver failure, upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB), and other complications.
- Trial name
- Varices (NCT06214234)
- Testing
- Band ligation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Esophageal and Gastric Varices
Development and Validation of an Noninvasive Model for Predicting High Risk Esophageal Varices in Cirrhosis
The aim of the study is to develop and validate a new noninvasive method based on routine examination during clinical practice for predicting high risk esophageal varices in cirrhosis.
- Trial name
- NCT04210297
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 245 people
- Sponsor
- Qilu Hospital of Shandong University
Esophageal and Gastric Varices, Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Comparison of 3 Days and 7 Days Intravenous Ceftriaxone Prophylaxis for Variceal Bleeding
Prophylactic antibiotics have been routinely recommended for cirrhotic patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding recently. However, the regimen and duration of its use remain an inconclusive issue.
- Trial name
- NCT00838864
- Testing
- ceftrioxone
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), Esophageal Varices
Endoscopic Variceal Ligation vs Carvedilol for the Prevention of First Esophageal Variceal Bleeding in Patients With HCC
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) or carvedilol is more effective at preventing the first esophageal variceal bleeding (EVB) in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
- Trial name
- P-HCC-CVL (NCT06594744)
- Testing
- Endoscopic variceal ligation, Carvedilol
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Gastric and Esophageal Varices
Hemodynamic Effects of Terlipressin and High Dose Octreotide
The purpose of the study is to find patients's response to terlipressin and octreotide during hepatic venous pressure gradient measurement by observing portal and systemic hemodynamics.
- Trial name
- HEofT&O (NCT02119884)
- Testing
- Terlipressin, Octreotide
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital
Esophageal and Gastric Varices
Study the Safety and Efficacy of "Compont Medical Glue" in the Treatment of Esophagogastric Varices
To observe the Safety and Efficacy of Compont Medical Glue in the Treatment of Esophagogastric Varices.
- Trial name
- NCT02945930
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 2,200 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital
Liver Cirrhosis, Esophageal and Gastric Varices
The Effect of Carvedilol VS Endoscopic Therapy in Primary Prophylaxis of High-risk Esophageal Gastric Variceal Bleeding
To compare the efficacy and safety of Carvedilol and endoscopic therapy in Primary Prophylaxis of High-risk Esophageal Gastric Variceal Bleeding.
- Trial name
- NCT02695732
- Testing
- Carvedilol, endoscopy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 792 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital
Gastric Varices, Cirrhosis
Efficiency and Safety of Prophylactic Use of Antibiotics in Endoscopic Injection of Tissue Adhesive in Gastric Varices
The purpose of the study is to assess the efficiency and safety of prophylactic use of antibiotics in endoscopic injection of tissue adhesive in gastric varices.
- Trial name
- NCT02693951
- Testing
- Cefotiam
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital
Gastric Varices
Dermabond Treatment for Gastric Variceal Bleeding
The purpose of having a database is to collect data related to endoscopic ultrasound procedures performed by Indiana University EUS physicians; specifically, for the treatment of gastric variceal bleeding This data will be used…
- Trial name
- NCT02037659
- Testing
- DermaBond treatment of Gastric Varices
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Esophageal Varices in Cirrhosis of the Liver
Magnetic-assisted Capsule Endoscope With 3D Images in EV Detection in Cirrhotic Patient
Newly development of capsule endoscopy provides a comfortable and minimal invasive modality which is an alternative to conventional esophagogastroduodenoscopy(EGD).
- Trial name
- NCT04588974
- Testing
- magnetic-assisted capsule endoscope system (InsightEyes EGD System) with or without 3D images
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Esophageal Varices, Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver
Non-invasive Prediction of Esophageal Varices in Patients With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease With Advanced Fibrosis
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is defined as accumulation of fat in the liver which is not related to either alcohol excess or other causes such viral infection, immune-mediated, or medication related which can lead to…
- Conditions
- Esophageal Varices, Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver, Compensated Cirrhosis
- Trial name
- NCT05485714
- Testing
- Reviewing records retrospectively of patients undergoing screening endoscopy
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- United Arab Emirates University