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Non-invasive Method for Predicting the Presence of Gastroesophageal Varices in Patients With Cirrhosis-a Prospective, Multicenter Trial

Southern Medical University of Nanfang Hospital

Status
UNKNOWN
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04890730
Enrollment
992
Registered
2021-05-18
Start date
2020-11-01
Completion date
2024-10-30
Last updated
2023-11-27

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Conditions

Gastroesophageal Varices; Decompensation Event

Brief summary

Gastroesophageal varices are a complication of portal hypertension in cirrhosis.Endoscopy is an unsatisfactory screening test.In this prospective clinical study,we will enroll patients with cirrhosis of various causes, all of whom undergo laboratory tests, elastography, and serum proteomic differential protein testing, including liver elastography (LSM) and spleen elastography (SSM). Baveno VI or expanded BavenoVI criteria are validated by comparing patients' LSM and PLT. LSM, SSM, serum differential protein, platelet count, and EGD data to evaluate the clinical value of SSM and differential proteins in excluding cirrhosis with varices. At the same time, a new predictive model of variceal varices will be established to evaluate the diagnostic value of SSM and differential protein for esophagogastric varices, and a non-invasive method for reliably predicting and evaluating cirrhosis with esophageal varices will be found. And each patient will be followed up every 6 months to 1 year, and the outcome event will be recorded.

Detailed description

Gastroesophageal varices are a complication of portal hypertension in cirrhosis.Endoscopy is invasive method as an unsatisfactory screening test.In this prospective clinical study, we will enroll patients with cirrhosis of various causes, all of patients whom undergo laboratory tests, elastography, and serum proteomic differential protein testing, including LSM and SSM. Baveno VI or expanded BavenoVI criteria are validated by comparing patients' LSM and PLT. LSM,SSM, serum differential protein, platelet count, and EGD data to evaluate the clinical value of SSM and differential proteins in excluding cirrhosis with varices. At the same time, based on SSM and serum differential protein, a new predictive model of variceal varices will be established to evaluate the diagnostic value of SSM and differential protein for esophagogastric varices, and a non-invasive method for reliably predicting and evaluating cirrhosis with esophageal varices will be found. And each patient will be followed up every 6 months to 1 year, and the outcome event will be recorded.

Interventions

OTHEREsophagogastroduodenoscopies

Each enrolled patient needs to undergo Esophagogastroduodenoscopies and elastography

Sponsors

Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

* 1\. The age ranged from 18 to 80 years. 2. Clinical or pathological diagnosis of cirrhosis; 3. Electronic gastroscopy is planned; 4. To agree and sign the informed consent;

Exclusion criteria

* 1.Orthotopic liver transplantation patients; 2. Patients who have undergone transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS),or previous surgical shunt; 3. Pregnant women; 4. Neurological or psychiatric disorders;

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Incidence of high-risk esophageal varices4 yearsIncidence of high-risk esophageal varices

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Incidence of hemorrhagic events4 yearsIncidence of hemorrhagic events
Incidence of Clinical decompensation events and deaths4 yearsIncidence of Clinical decompensation events and deaths

Countries

China

Contacts

Primary ContactJinjun Chen, PHd
chjj@smu.edu.cn8618588531001
Backup ContactHaiyu Wang
375612668@qq.com15602203979

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 13, 2026