Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

EUS Glue vs Endoscopic Variceal Band Ligation for Prevention of Rebleeding in Patients With HCC and EV Bleeding: a Retrospective Comparative Study

Lead Sponsor:

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Conditions:

EUS Guided Cyanoacrylate Injection

Endoscopic Variceal Band Ligation

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

SP by EUS-CYA improves clinical outcomes (eg, EV rebleeding) in patients with HCC and prior EV bleeding when compared with SP by EGD-VBL

Detailed Description

Variceal bleeding is a life-threatening complication in patients with portal hypertension and cirrhosis. Rebleeding is common in patients who survive the acute variceal bleeding episode without second...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Consecutive HCC patients with history of EV bleeding who underwent EUS guided cyanoacrylate injection or variceal band ligation by EGD for secondary prophylaxis to prevent EV rebleeding
  • Age \> 18 years

Exclusion

  • HCC patients with non-variceal upper GI bleeding
  • HCC patients with history of EV bleeding who did not undergo further endoscopy for secondary prophylaxis for EV rebleeding

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 6 2021

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 30 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

70 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04918459

Start Date

August 6 2021

End Date

December 30 2026

Last Update

February 24 2025

Active Locations (1)

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Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong