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Lying on your side vs. flat: which gives better liver pressure readings?

NCT ID NCT06994039

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether measuring liver pressure during an endoscopy is more accurate when patients lie on their left side versus flat on their back. Researchers tested 30 hospitalized patients with liver cirrhosis. The goal was to see if the two positions give consistent results, which could help doctors choose the best method for future procedures.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help standardize how doctors measure liver pressure, leading to better diagnosis and treatment planning for cirrhosis patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. It focuses on measurement technique, not a new treatment.

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Study facts

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Hospitalized patients with liver cirrhosis

Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Hospitalized patients with liver cirrhosis, and are willing to sign the informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Unwilling to sign the informed consent 2. Severe coagulopathy (INR\>1.6) 3. Severe thrombocytopenia (platelets \<20,000/μL) 4. Bacteremia 5. Age\<18, or≥81 6. Pregnancy

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cirrhosis of liver esophageal varices

As listed by the trial registrant

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Gastric varices Left lateral decubitus Portal pressure gradient (PPG) measurement guided by endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) Varices, esophageal

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The 2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University

    Hangzhou, China

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