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Early liver shunt may reduce need for repeated fluid drains in ascites patients
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares two approved treatments for ascites (fluid buildup in the belly) caused by portal hypertension. One group receives large-volume paracentesis (draining fluid with a needle) plus albumin infusion, while the other gets an early TIPS procedure, which creates a new…
Matched conditions: ASCITES
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can everyday drugs shield the liver from Cirrhosis's worst threats?
Prevention CompletedThis clinical trial investigates whether two existing medications, allopurinol and atorvastatin, can help prevent serious complications in people with stable liver cirrhosis. The study will compare these drugs against a placebo to see if they reduce the number of acute decompensa…
Matched conditions: ASCITES
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tape over tumors? new study tests Kinesio-Taping for cancer belly pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether putting special elastic tape on the belly can help relieve severe pain, bloating, and nausea in people with advanced cancer who have bowel blockage and fluid buildup. 38 adults whose symptoms didn't improve after standard treatments were randomly assigne…
Matched conditions: ASCITES
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Catheter study finds symptom relief for fluid buildup
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at a catheter already used in clinics to drain extra fluid from the chest or belly. Researchers wanted to see if it works well, is safe, and helps relieve symptoms like pain. A total of 169 patients took part, and doctors tracked how the device performed during …
Matched conditions: ASCITES
Sponsor: ewimed GmbH • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC