CIRRHOSIS, LIVER

This study tests whether adding Babao Dan Capsule (a traditional Chinese medicine) to standard antiviral treatment can lower the chance of developing liver cancer in people with hepatitis B-related cirrhosis who are at high risk. About 1,034 adults aged 18-65 with a specific TCM …

This study tests whether adding a traditional Chinese medicine called Biejia-Ruangan compound to standard antiviral therapy can lower the chance of developing liver cancer in people with hepatitis B-related cirrhosis. About 1,034 high-risk adults (based on a special score) will b…

This phase II trial tests whether a low dose of the cancer drug erlotinib can prevent liver cancer in 60 adults with advanced liver fibrosis or cirrhosis. Participants will take either erlotinib or a placebo daily for a set period. The study will measure changes in a blood protei…

This study follows 30 people with liver cirrhosis and a history of bleeding from high blood pressure in the liver. They will have surgery to remove the spleen and disconnect certain blood vessels. Researchers will track kidney function for two years to see if the surgery helps or…

This study follows 30 people with liver cirrhosis who need spleen surgery to treat bleeding from high blood pressure in the liver. Researchers will check their cholesterol and fat levels before and for two years after surgery. The goal is to see if the surgery improves abnormal f…

This study will follow 2,500 patients with liver cirrhosis or portal hypertension who are scheduled for elective medical procedures. Researchers want to find out how often bleeding happens and what factors predict it, beyond standard blood tests. The goal is to improve safety by …