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TerminatedNCT00337740

Banding Versus Propranolol for Primary Prophylaxis of Variceal Bleeding

Randomized Study Comparing Ligation With Propranolol for Primary Prophylaxis of Variceal Bleeding in Candidates for Liver Transplantation

Status
Terminated
Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
120 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Padova · Academic / Other
Sex
All
Age
18 Years – 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Summary

Whether beta-blockers or banding is the best therapy for primary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding is subject to debate. A randomized comparison between the two treatments was performed in candidates for liver transplantation. Patients with Child B and C cirrhosis with high risk varices and no previous variceal bleeding are randomized to propranolol or variceal bleeding. Primary end point is variceal bleeding

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
PROCEDUREendoscopic variceal banding
DRUGpropranolol

Timeline

First posted
2006-06-16
Last updated
2012-04-23

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Italy

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT00337740. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.