Status:

UNKNOWN

Detachable String Magnetically Controlled Capsule Endoscopy for Detecting High-risk Varices in Compensated Cirrhosis

Lead Sponsor:

Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Beijing 302 Hospital

Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital

Conditions:

Compensated Cirrhosis

Gastroesophageal Varices Bleeding

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Brief Summary

Gastroesophageal varices is a serious complication of compensated advanced chronic liver disease (cACLD). Primary prophylaxis to reduce the risk of variceal haemorrhage is recommended if high-risk var...

Detailed Description

The presence of gastroesophageal varices (GEV) is a common and serious complication of compensated advanced chronic liver disease (cACLD).1-3 GEV hemorrhage is associated with a six week mortality rat...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • age 18-75 years;
  • confirmed cirrhosis based on liver biopsy or clinical findings;
  • compensated cirrhosis;
  • scheduled to undergo esophagogastroduodenoscopy;
  • estimated survival time\> 24 months, and model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score\< 19;
  • with written informed consent.

Exclusion

  • contradictions for capsule endoscopy;
  • contradictions for standard magnetic resonance imaging examination such as the presence of surgical metallic devices;
  • pregnancy or unknown pregnancy status.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 9 2018

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 8 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

105 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03749954

Start Date

November 9 2018

End Date

November 8 2022

Last Update

November 17 2020

Active Locations (13)

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1

The Fifth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China

2

The First Hospital of Lanzhou University

Lanzhou, Gansu, China

3

Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

4

Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China