Antibiotics may be unnecessary for bleeding prevention in cirrhosis

NCT ID NCT06437964

First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looks at whether giving antibiotics before an endoscopic procedure is necessary for cirrhosis patients who have had variceal bleeding before. The goal is to see if skipping antibiotics is just as safe and effective. About 226 adults with cirrhosis are taking part.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, China

    Hangzhou, China

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