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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Shorter infusion may be just as good for preventing repeat variceal bleeding
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether giving the drug octreotide for 24 hours instead of the usual 72 hours could prevent early rebleeding from esophageal varices in people with cirrhosis. The trial included 34 adults with active bleeding from varices who underwent endoscopic banding. The…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Experimental drug aims to prevent bleeding veins in fatty liver disease
Prevention Stopped earlyThis study tested a drug called belapectin to see if it could prevent the formation of esophageal varices (enlarged veins in the esophagus) in people with NASH cirrhosis and signs of high blood pressure in the liver. The trial enrolled 357 adults and compared belapectin to a plac…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Galectin Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC