New shunt study aims to boost survival in liver patients with severe fluid retention

NCT ID NCT06576934

First seen May 03, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares a procedure called TIPS (a small tube placed in the liver to redirect blood flow) against standard care (water pills and fluid drainage) in 134 adults with liver cirrhosis who have developed fluid buildup in the belly (ascites) for the first time. The goal is to see if early TIPS can help patients live longer without needing a liver transplant. Participants must be between 18 and 80 years old with moderate to severe ascites.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University Medical Center Freiburg

    RECRUITING

    Freiburg im Breisgau, 79106, Germany

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