PORTAL HYPERTENSION
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Stent offers new hope for cancer patients with dangerous vein blockages
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a procedure to place a small metal tube (stent) in the portal vein of 63 cancer patients whose vein was blocked by a tumor. The goal was to relieve serious symptoms like fluid buildup in the belly or bleeding in the stomach. The procedure was found to be safe an…
Matched conditions: PORTAL HYPERTENSION
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 29, 2026 14:19 UTC
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Could a quick ultrasound replace painful liver biopsies for kids?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a noninvasive device called FibroScan can accurately measure liver scarring (fibrosis) in children, potentially replacing the need for a liver biopsy. Researchers compared FibroScan results with biopsy results in 264 children aged 6 months to 18 years wi…
Matched conditions: PORTAL HYPERTENSION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 05, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stop dangerous falls in liver patients
Prevention CompletedThis study tested a two-step treatment plan to prevent falls and other serious problems in 230 adults with cirrhosis and portal hypertension. Participants first received lactulose, then were randomly assigned to continue lactulose or add virtual Tai-Chi for another 12 weeks. The …
Matched conditions: PORTAL HYPERTENSION
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New scope method for liver biopsy tested against standard procedure
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared two methods for taking a liver tissue sample and measuring liver blood pressure in 58 adults with chronic liver disease or portal hypertension. One method uses an endoscope passed through the mouth (EUS), the other uses a catheter inserted through a neck vein …
Matched conditions: PORTAL HYPERTENSION
Phase: NA • Sponsor: McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:07 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 Jun 16, 2026 12:48 UTC