Esophageal varices
MONDO:0001221Abnormally dilated veins of the esophagus.
Also known as: esophageal varices, esophageal varix, esophagus varicose disease, oesophagus varicose disease, varicose disease of esophagus, varicose disease of oesophagus, bleeding esophageal varices, bleeding oesophageal varices
64 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 34 tagged with Esophageal varices itself.
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Esophageal varices with bleeding 29 trials
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Esophageal varices without bleeding 0 trials
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Common heart drug may stop deadly bleeding in liver patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether beta-blockers, a type of blood pressure medicine, can reduce the risk of bleeding from small varices in people with cirrhosis and portal hypertension. About 763 adults with small varices will receive either beta-blockers or a placebo for up to 3 years. Th…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: King's College Hospital NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Acid-blocking drug may reduce bleeding risk after variceal treatment in cirrhosis patients
Disease control By invitation onlyThis 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 us…
Sponsor: General Hospital of Shenyang Military Region • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New coil survey aims to improve blood vessel treatments
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study surveys doctors who use Concerto Versa detachable coils to treat various blood vessel conditions like aneurysms and varicose veins. About 30 patients will be included, and doctors report how well the coils work and any problems within 72 hours. The goal is to collect e…
Sponsor: Medtronic Endovascular • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC