PORTAL HYPERTENSION
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Stent procedure offers hope for cancer patients with dangerous vein blockages
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a procedure to place a small metal tube (stent) in the main vein of the liver to relieve serious symptoms like fluid buildup or bleeding caused by cancer blocking the vein. Researchers looked at 63 patients who had this treatment over 20 years. They checked how …
Matched conditions: PORTAL HYPERTENSION
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:55 UTC
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Painless liver test could spare kids from needle biopsies
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a noninvasive device called FibroScan can accurately measure liver scarring (fibrosis) in children, potentially replacing the standard but painful liver biopsy. Researchers compared the device's readings to biopsy results in 264 children with various liv…
Matched conditions: PORTAL HYPERTENSION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC
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Virtual Tai-Chi and medication show promise in preventing falls for liver patients
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether a two-step treatment plan using lactulose (a medication) followed by virtual Tai-Chi could reduce falls and other serious events in people with cirrhosis and portal hypertension. Over 24 weeks, 230 participants were randomly assigned to different treatme…
Matched conditions: PORTAL HYPERTENSION
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 26, 2026 04:19 UTC
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New scope method for liver biopsy tested against standard procedure
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared two methods for taking liver tissue samples and measuring blood pressure in the liver: one using an endoscope through the mouth (EUS) and the other using a catheter inserted through a neck vein (transjugular). 58 adults with chronic liver disease or portal hyp…
Matched conditions: PORTAL HYPERTENSION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:56 UTC
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Hidden brain fog in liver disease: new study sheds light
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 82 adults with cirrhosis and portal hypertension (high blood pressure in the liver) to find out how many have minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE) — a mild form of brain fog that can affect thinking. Researchers used simple blood tests and thinking exercises …
Matched conditions: PORTAL HYPERTENSION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IHU Strasbourg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:59 UTC