UnknownPhase 4

The Effect of Carvedilol Vs Propranolol in Cirrhotic Patients With Variceal Bleeding

China480 participantsStarted 2015-03

Plain-language summary

To compare the efficacy and safety of Carvedilol and Propranolol in patients with cirrhosis-related esophagogastric varices after multiple endoscopic treatments for secondary prophylaxis.

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Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * age between 18-70 years old; * cirrhotic patients referred to Zhongshan Hospital with esophagogastric varices confirmed by endoscopy; * history of variceal bleeding; at least 3 times of endoscopic treatment; * with 1) mild esophageal varices;2) gastric varices with a diameter less than 5mm; or 3) variceal eradication at the time of recruiting. Exclusion Criteria: Patients are excluded when they have * episodes of variceal bleeding after the last endoscopic treatment; * diagnosis of hepatic cellular carcinoma; * severe systemic diseases; * refractory ascites; * contraindication to Carvedilol or Propranolol, such as: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, allergic rhinitis, New York Heart Association IV chronic heart failure, atrioventricular blockade, severe bradycardia(HR\<50bpm), sick sinus syndrome, cardiogenic shock, severe hypotension(ABPsys\<85mmHg); * previous and continued use of β-blockers; * Child -Pugh Class C.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Endoscopic Retreatment

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02385422

SponsorShanghai Zhongshan Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-06

Contact for this trial

Shiyao Chen, Professor

86-13601767310 chen.shiyao@zs-hospital.sh.cn

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.