New ultrasound method may predict bleeding in liver patients

NCT ID NCT07478770

First seen Apr 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study tested a new method to measure blood pressure in stomach veins of 25 people with liver cirrhosis and enlarged veins. Doctors used an endoscope with ultrasound to see if this measurement could better predict bleeding risk than standard tests. The goal was to see if the new approach is safe and works well.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310009, China

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