Status:
UNKNOWN
Tips Underdilatation in Patients With Cirrhosis
Lead Sponsor:
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Florence
Conditions:
Cirrhosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is a well-established procedure for the treatment of portal hypertensive bleeding, refractory ascites and vascular diseases of the liver. The m...
Detailed Description
The transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is a well-established procedure for the treatment of portal hypertensive bleeding, refractory ascites and vascular diseases of the liver. TIPS ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- diagnosis of cirrhosis determined on the basis of clinical history, histological examination, morphological characteristics of the liver at ultrasound, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging;
- TIPS placed to prevent recurrent variceal bleeding or to control refractory ascites, according to current guidelines.
Exclusion
- placement of two or more coaxial stent grafts;
- refusal to consent to have TIPS dilated to a small diameter and/or to attend follow-up visits;
- TIPS placed in the setting of acute variceal hemorrhage either as "early" TIPS or as salvage TIPS for continued bleeding or early rebleeding.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 30 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
148 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03363412
Start Date
June 1 2010
End Date
December 30 2021
Last Update
November 27 2020
Active Locations (2)
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1
University of Florence
Florence, Italy
2
Filippo Schepis
Modena, Italy