Status:

UNKNOWN

Tips Underdilatation in Patients With Cirrhosis

Lead Sponsor:

University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Collaborating Sponsors:

University of Florence

Conditions:

Cirrhosis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is a well-established procedure for the treatment of portal hypertensive bleeding, refractory ascites and vascular diseases of the liver. The m...

Detailed Description

The transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is a well-established procedure for the treatment of portal hypertensive bleeding, refractory ascites and vascular diseases of the liver. TIPS ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • diagnosis of cirrhosis determined on the basis of clinical history, histological examination, morphological characteristics of the liver at ultrasound, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging;
  • TIPS placed to prevent recurrent variceal bleeding or to control refractory ascites, according to current guidelines.

Exclusion

  • placement of two or more coaxial stent grafts;
  • refusal to consent to have TIPS dilated to a small diameter and/or to attend follow-up visits;
  • TIPS placed in the setting of acute variceal hemorrhage either as "early" TIPS or as salvage TIPS for continued bleeding or early rebleeding.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2010

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 30 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

148 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03363412

Start Date

June 1 2010

End Date

December 30 2021

Last Update

November 27 2020

Active Locations (2)

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University of Florence

Florence, Italy

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Filippo Schepis

Modena, Italy