Acid-blocking drug may reduce bleeding risk after variceal treatment in cirrhosis patients

NCT ID NCT07248722

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether giving pantoprazole (a stomach acid reducer) after endoscopic treatment for enlarged veins in the esophagus or stomach can lower the chance of bleeding in people with liver cirrhosis. About 208 adults will take part. The goal is to see if short-term use of this drug helps prevent bleeding without causing serious side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cirrhosis of liver esophageal varices

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command (formerly called General Hospital of Shenyang Military Area)

    Shenyang, Liaoning, 110840, China