Long-term Efficacy and Safety of LSD Versus TIPS for Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension Bleeding and H… (NCT07490405) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Long-term Efficacy and Safety of LSD Versus TIPS for Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension Bleeding and Hypersplenism
China140 participantsStarted 2026-06-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to compare two treatments for cirrhotic portal hypertension with acute esophagogastric variceal bleeding and hypersplenism: laparoscopic splenectomy and azygoportal disconnection (LSD) and transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS). It is a single-center, prospective trial. The primary outcome is the incidence of post-procedure hepatic encephalopathy. Secondary outcomes include changes in hepatic venous pressure gradient, portal and hepatic artery hemodynamics, liver function, renal function, complete blood count, immune function, hepatic reserve capacity, serological markers of liver fibrosis, re-bleeding rate, hepatocellular carcinoma incidence, recompensation incidence, overall survival, and bleeding-free survival. The study will provide high-level evidence for optimal treatment selection in this patient population.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Confirmed diagnosis of cirrhotic portal hypertension.
. Endoscopic examination confirmed the presence of severe esophagogastric varices accompanied by acute bleeding. Rebleeding occurred after endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) treatment..
. Presence of hypersplenism causing significant thrombocytopenia and/or leukopenia.
. Liver function Child-Pugh class A or B (score 7-9).
. Age 18-75 years.
. Patient provides written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
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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