Heart scans could flag Who's at risk after liver shunt

NCT ID NCT06814990

First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is looking at whether detailed heart imaging can help predict heart problems in people with liver cirrhosis who undergo a procedure called TIPSS, which creates a shunt to relieve pressure in the liver. Participants will have heart MRIs and echocardiograms before, shortly after, and three months after the procedure, along with blood tests. The goal is to see how often heart decompensation occurs and what changes in the heart or blood might be linked to it.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Cardiac MRI and echocardiography (diagnostic tests)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors predict which patients are at risk of heart problems after TIPSS, potentially improving patient selection and treatment.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it won't test a new treatment. The findings may not apply to all patients, and the imaging techniques may not reliably predict heart decompensation.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Jena University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Jena, Thuringia, 07747, Germany

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