New blood test could reduce unnecessary transfusions in liver shunt patients
NCT ID NCT04421924
First seen Jan 05, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a special blood test called thrombelastography can help doctors decide when to give blood products to people with liver cirrhosis who are getting a TIPS shunt. The goal is to see if this test reduces the amount of blood products used and prevents bleeding complications. About 39 adults with liver cirrhosis who need a TIPS shunt will take part.
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Department of Internal Medicine, Medical University of Graz
RECRUITINGGraz, 8010, Austria
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
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