Cirrhoses, liver

This study tests whether vonoprazan, a stomach acid blocker, can prevent ulcers that often form after endoscopic variceal band ligation (EVBL) in people with liver cirrhosis. About 154 adults will take either vonoprazan or a placebo daily for 14 days after the procedure. Research…

This study looks at whether removing only part of the spleen (instead of the whole spleen) can improve immune function in people with liver cirrhosis who have an overactive spleen (hypersplenism). About 30 adults will be enrolled. Researchers will measure immune markers and blood…

This trial tests whether allopurinol, a drug usually used for gout, can prevent serious complications in people with decompensated cirrhosis, a late stage of liver disease. Researchers will give 54 adults with Child-Pugh B or C cirrhosis either allopurinol or a placebo for six mo…

This study is collecting blood, urine, and stool samples from 300 people with cirrhosis to build a biobank. Researchers will later use these samples to understand how factors like nutrition, physical activity, smoking, alcohol, and pollution influence the development of the most …