Carvedilol, Endoscopic Variceal Ligation or Combination of Both for Prevention of First Variceal … (NCT03069339) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Carvedilol, Endoscopic Variceal Ligation or Combination of Both for Prevention of First Variceal Bleed in Child's B & C Cirrhosis
India330 participantsStarted 2017-03-15
Plain-language summary
Study Design: Open labeled randomized controlled trial. The study will be conducted on patients attending outpatient or admitted to admitted to Department of Hepatology from January 2017 to December 2018 at ILBS, New Delhi
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Liver Cirrhotics between 18-70 yrs of age (cirrhosis diagnosed on the basis of clinical, biochemical, fibroscan \& imaging.)
* CTP ≥ 7-15 (Child's B/C)
* Small esophageal varices with RCS and large esophageal varices (\>5 mm)
* No history of previous bleed
Exclusion Criteria:
* Malignancy-HCC, PVT
* Child A
* MELD \>35
* Contraindications to β blockers.
* Platelet count \< 30,000/mm3
* Previous endoscopic variceal treatment. (Beyond 21 days)
* Patients having an indication for TIPS or requiring more than 1 therapeutic ascitic tapping/month
* Post TIPS, Shunt surgery
* Acute kidney injury (Sr.Cr\>1.5mg/dl)
* Non cirrhotic portal hypertension
* Acute on chronic liver failure
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Reduction in the incidence of first variceal bleed at 1 year.
Timeframe: 1 year
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03069339
SponsorInstitute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India