Portal Hypertension
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-12-17Clinical Trial Update: HVPG for Rebleeding Risk Stratification
This clinical trial update describes the use of hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) for stratifying rebleeding risk in patients with liv…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-08-15Clinical Trial Update: Assessing Outcome After H-graft Shunt Placement
This clinical trial update summarizes outcomes after H-graft shunt placement for portal hypertension and notes that the study has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-03-22Clinical Trial Update: ABMSC Infusion Through Hepatic Artery in Portal Hypertension Surgery for the Treatment of Liver Cirrhosis [Phase 2, Phase 3]
Clinical trial update for ABMSC infusion via hepatic artery in portal hypertension surgery for liver cirrhosis (Phase 2/3); current status n…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-01-20Clinical Trial Update: The Effect of Probiotics (VSL) on Portal Hypertension [Phase 1, Phase 2]
A clinical trial evaluating the effect of the probiotic product VSL on portal hypertension has completed Phase 1 and Phase 2.
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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 trial_result · 2011-08-03Clinical Trial Update: Effects of Dark vs. White Chocolate on the Postprandial Increase in Portal Pressure in Cirrhosis [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 trial evaluating dark versus white chocolate on the postprandial rise in portal pressure in cirrhosis has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2011-01-25Clinical Trial Update: Hemodynamic Effect of Simvastatin With Beta Blockers in Clinical Portal Hypertension [Phase 4]
Phase 4 trial update evaluating the hemodynamic effects of simvastatin in combination with beta blockers for portal hypertension associated …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2011-01-25Clinical Trial Update: Study About Simvastatin in Portal Hypertension in Compensated Cirrhosis [Phase 4]
Phase 4 trial evaluating simvastatin for portal hypertension in compensated cirrhosis. The status of the study is currently unknown.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2010-12-29Clinical Trial Update: Transfusion Requirements in Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding [Phase 4]
This clinical trial update describes a Phase 4 study investigating transfusion requirements in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2010-12-28Clinical Trial Update: A Trial of Somatostatin With Endoscopic Variceal Ligation (EVL) in Control of Acute Variceal Bleeding [NA]
A completed clinical trial evaluated somatostatin in combination with endoscopic variceal ligation for control of acute esophageal variceal …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2010-10-26Clinical Trial Update: A Trial of Nadolol Plus Isosorbide Mononitrate Versus Carvedilol for the Prevention of Variceal Rebleeding [Phase 4]
A Phase 4 clinical trial comparing nadolol plus isosorbide mononitrate versus carvedilol for preventing variceal rebleeding has completed.
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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 · 2010-06-02Clinical 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 · 2010-02-18Clinical Trial Update: RCT of Carvedilol Versus Variceal Band Ligation in the Primary Prophylaxis of Oesophageal Variceal Haemorrhage [Phase 4]
A Phase 4 randomized trial compares carvedilol to endoscopic variceal band ligation for the primary prevention of esophageal variceal bleedi…
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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 · 2009-08-27Clinical Trial Update: A Clinical Trial of the Vessel Sealing System (LigaSure) in Azygoportal Disconnection and Splenectomy in Patients With Portal Hypertension [Phase 4]
Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating the LigaSure Vessel Sealing System in azygoportal disconnection and splenectomy for portal hypertension du…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2009-08-10Clinical Trial Update: Danish Carvedilol Study in Portal Hypertension [Phase 3]
A Danish Phase 3 trial evaluating carvedilol for portal hypertension in cirrhosis has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2008-11-25Clinical Trial Update: Effect of Pioglitazone on Portal and Systemic Hemodynamics in Patients With Advanced Cirrhosis [Phase 4]
A Phase 4 trial evaluated the effects of pioglitazone on portal and systemic hemodynamics in patients with advanced cirrhosis; the study has…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2008-10-06Clinical Trial Update: Endoscopic Variceal Ligation (EVL)+ Drugs Versus Endoscopic Variceal Ligation (EVL) Alone For Secondary Prophylaxis [NA]
This clinical trial compared Endoscopic Variceal Ligation with adjunctive drugs versus EVL alone for secondary prophylaxis of variceal bleed…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2008-09-25Clinical Trial Update: Short Course Terlipressin for Control of Acute Variceal Bleeding [Phase 4]
Phase 4 trial evaluating a short course of terlipressin to control acute variceal hemorrhage; the study is completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2008-08-14Clinical Trial Update: TIPS Versus Portacaval Shunt for Acute Bleeding Varices in Cirrhosis [NA]
A completed clinical trial examined transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) versus portacaval shunt for acute esophageal varice…
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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 · 2008-01-15Clinical Trial Update: Efficacy and Safety of Simvastatin in the Treatment of Portal Hypertension [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of simvastatin for portal hypertension in cirrhosis and has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2007-12-05Clinical Trial Update: The Safety & Efficacy of Terlipressin vs Octreotide for the Control of Variceal Bleed [Phase 4]
Phase 4 trial comparing terlipressin to octreotide for control of variceal bleeding in patients with portal hypertension due to cirrhosis; s…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2007-11-26Clinical Trial Update: Treatment for Prevention of Variceal Rebleeding Guided by the Hemodynamic Response [Phase 4]
Phase 4 trial evaluates a hemodynamic-response-guided treatment to prevent variceal rebleeding in patients with portal hypertension due to l…