Status:
COMPLETED
A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Band Ligation and Cyanoacrylate Injection for Esophageal Varices
Lead Sponsor:
Federal University of São Paulo
Conditions:
Liver Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
Compare VBL and cyanoacrylate injection (CI) in the treatment of EV in patients with advanced liver disease regarding eradication, bleeding, mortality, complication and recurrence rates.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- advanced liver disease (Child-Pugh ≥ 8 points)
- medium and/or large esophageal varices
Exclusion
- prior endoscopic treatment.
- history of shunt operation
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
38 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00799851
Start Date
November 1 2004
End Date
August 1 2007
Last Update
December 1 2008
Active Locations (1)
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Federal University Of São Paulo - Gastroenterology
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 04081000