Partial spleen removal may boost immunity in liver cirrhosis patients
NCT ID NCT07205471
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
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 counts before and after surgery to see if this approach leads to better outcomes.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * A clinical, radiological or histologic diagnosis of cirrhosis of any etiology * Splenomegaly with secondary hypersplenism * gastroesophageal variceal bleeding * Informed consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Hepatocellular carcinoma or any other malignancy, * Child-Pugh grade C * Recent peptic ulcer disease * History of Hemorrhagic stroke * Pregnancy. * Uncontrolled Hypertension * Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clinical Medical College of Yangzhou University
RECRUITINGYangzhou, Jiangsu, 225001, China
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