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Smaller stent, bigger hope: new TIPS technique aims to prevent brain fog

NCT ID NCT07349654

Disease control Sponsor: The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a technique called 'underdilated stent' during a liver shunt procedure (TIPS) for people with cirrhosis. The goal is to see if using a smaller balloon to place the stent can lower the risk of hepatic encephalopathy (brain confusion) after the procedure, while still controlling bleeding and fluid buildup. About 72 participants will be randomly assigned to get the standard or underdilated stent and followed for outcomes.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 72 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Liver cirrhosis, defined by clinical manifestations, biochemical indicators, imaging examinations, or liver biopsy; * History of esophagogastric variceal bleeding, or refractory/recurrent ascites; * Intended to undergo TIPS treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * Non-cirrhotic portal hypertension; * Previous treatments that may affect portal pressure, such as TIPS or surgical procedures; * History of overt hepatic encephalopathy (West-Haven classification ≥2); * Malignant tumors in advanced stages; * Concomitant irreversible heart, liver, kidney, or respiratory failure; * Unable or unwilling to sign the informed consent form.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cirrhosis of liver Fibrosis hepatic encephalopathy

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Ascites hepatic Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) Liver cirrhosis Variceal bleeding, cirrhosis

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

    2 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.

  2. The official record

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Qianjiang Central Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Qianjiang, Chongqing Municipality, 409099, China

  • The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University

    RECRUITING

    Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 400072, China

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