Esophageal Varices
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CLINICAL_TRIALS withdrawal · 2015-06-19Clinical Trial Update: Enhancing Detection of Small Esophageal Varices by PillCam ESO [Phase 3]
A Phase 3 trial evaluating PillCam ESO for detecting small esophageal varices has been withdrawn.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-03-11Clinical Trial Update: The Effect of Carvedilol Vs Propranolol in Cirrhotic Patients With Variceal Bleeding [Phase 4]
A Phase 4 trial comparing carvedilol and propranolol in cirrhotic patients with variceal bleeding; the current status of the study is unknow…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-10-06Clinical Trial Update: Predictive Factors and Outcome of Esophageal Ulcers After Endoscopic Treatment of Esophageal Varices [NA]
This clinical trial update investigates predictive factors and outcomes of esophageal ulcers after endoscopic treatment of esophageal varice…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2014-05-09Clinical Trial Update: Simvastatin Effect on Portal Hypertension [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial evaluating simvastatin for portal hypertension has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2013-07-09Clinical Trial Update: PROPRANOLOL PLUS LIGATION REDUCES RECURRENCE OF ESOPHAGEAL VARICES? [Phase 4]
Phase 4 trial results suggest that adding propranolol to ligation may reduce recurrence of esophageal varices in patients with cirrhosis.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2013-06-12Clinical Trial Update: Value of Oesophagal Videocapsul and Oeso-gastro-duodenal Fiber Endoscopy for the Screening of Oesophagal Varix for Cirrhotic Patients [NA]
A clinical trial evaluating esophageal videocapsule and upper GI endoscopy for screening esophageal varices in cirrhotic patients with suspe…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2013-04-29Clinical Trial Update: The Research of the Evaluation of Clinical Procedures in Gastroesophageal Varices in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis [NA]
A clinical trial registry entry for evaluating clinical procedures in gastroesophageal varices in patients with liver cirrhosis; phase and s…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2013-02-01Clinical Trial Update: Study of Capsule Endoscopy to Determine the Accuracy for Detection of Esophageal Varices
A completed study evaluating how accurately capsule endoscopy detects esophageal varices.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-04-23Clinical Trial Update: Banding Versus Propranolol for Primary Prophylaxis of Variceal Bleeding [Phase 3]
A Phase 3 trial comparing endoscopic variceal band ligation to propranolol for primary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding in patients with liv…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-02-02Clinical Trial Update: A Study of Disposable Transnasal Esophagoscope
A completed clinical trial studying a disposable transnasal esophagoscope, sponsored by Yonsei University, evaluating conditions including g…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2011-09-02Clinical Trial Update: Effects of Somatostatin on Post-endoscopic Portal Hemodynamic in Cirrhotic Patients With Esophageal Gastric Varices [NA]
Clinical trial update on the effects of somatostatin on portal hemodynamics after endoscopy in patients with cirrhosis and esophageal varice…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2011-03-02Clinical Trial Update: Early Feeding Following Ligation of Acute Bleeding Varices [Phase 4]
An update on a Phase 4 trial evaluating early feeding after ligation of acute bleeding esophageal varices. The current status is unknown.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2010-08-25Clinical Trial Update: Efficacy of Long-acting Octreotide (Sandostatin LAR) in Reducing Portal Pressure in Patients With Cirrhosis [Phase 1, Phase 2]
Phase 1/Phase 2 trial update assessing long-acting octreotide (Sandostatin LAR) for reducing portal pressure in patients with cirrhosis.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2010-07-05Clinical Trial Update: Beta Blockers Versus Variceal Band Ligation and Beta Blockers for Primary Prophylaxis of Variceal Bleeding [Phase 3]
Phase 3 clinical trial comparing beta blockers with variceal band ligation for primary prophylaxis of esophageal variceal bleeding. The stud…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2010-06-02Clinical Trial Update: Probiotics for Portal Hypertension [Phase 3]
Phase 3 clinical trial update evaluating probiotics for portal hypertension in patients with cirrhosis and esophageal varices; current statu…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2010-01-13Clinical Trial Update: Decompression Intervention of Variceal Rebleeding Trial (DIVERT) [Phase 3]
A Phase 3 trial called DIVERT assessing a decompression intervention to prevent variceal rebleeding has been completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2009-12-21Clinical Trial Update: Beta-blockers for Prevention Of Growth Of Small Esophageal Varices In Cirrhosis: An Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) [NA]
This is a completed randomized controlled trial evaluating beta-blockers to prevent growth of small esophageal varices in patients with cirr…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2009-11-10Clinical Trial Update: A Prospective Evaluation of Computerized Tomographic(CT) Scanning as a Screening Modality for Esophageal Varices
A completed Mayo Clinic trial evaluated CT scanning as a screening modality for detecting esophageal varices in patients with portal hyperte…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2008-12-01Clinical Trial Update: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Band Ligation and Cyanoacrylate Injection for Esophageal Varices [Phase 4]
Phase 4 randomized trial comparing band ligation versus cyanoacrylate injection to treat esophageal varices in patients with liver disease; …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2008-08-07Clinical Trial Update: Effect of Meal on Portal and Esophagus Variceal Pressure [NA]
A clinical trial evaluating the effect of meal on portal and esophageal variceal pressure in patients with cirrhosis and esophageal varices …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2008-07-08Clinical Trial Update: Use of Sanvar® With Endoscopic Treatment for the Control of Acute Variceal Bleeding [Phase 3]
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Sanvar (terlipressin) in combination with endoscopic treatment for acute variceal bleeding has completed…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2006-10-23Clinical Trial Update: Efficacy and Safety of Endoscopic Injection of Fibrin Sealant Versus Endoscopic Ligature for Bleeding Esophageal Varices [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial comparing endoscopic injection of fibrin sealant with endoscopic ligature for bleeding esophageal and/or gastric varices, repo…