Status:

COMPLETED

PROPRANOLOL PLUS LIGATION REDUCES RECURRENCE OF ESOPHAGEAL VARICES?

Lead Sponsor:

Federal University of São Paulo

Conditions:

CIRRHOSIS

ESOPHAGEAL VARICES

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-78 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

This prospective randomized controlled trial will compare endoscopic band ligation (EBL) with propranolol and EBL alone in primary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding among cirrhotic patients with high-r...

Detailed Description

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Bleeding from esophagogastric varices (EV) is a major complication of portal hypertension. Beta-blockers are a well-established cornerstone of portal hypertension treatment. Band ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Liver cirrhosis with esophageal varices
  • Age between 18 and 78 years
  • Accept to participate

Exclusion

  • Portal hypertension by schistosomiasis
  • Contraindications for propranolol use
  • Do not accept to participate

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

100 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01893541

Start Date

June 1 2008

End Date

June 1 2011

Last Update

July 9 2013

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Federal University of São Paulo

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 04024-002