New hope for liver cancer patients: which procedure best prevents dangerous rebleeding?

NCT ID NCT04918459

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

Summary

This study looks at 70 people with liver cancer who had bleeding from enlarged veins in the esophagus. It compares two procedures—an ultrasound-guided injection of a glue-like substance versus a banding technique—to see which better prevents future bleeding. The goal is to find the safest and most effective way to control this serious complication.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

esophageal varices with bleeding hepatocellular carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong