Hypertension Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You have been newly diagnosed with swollen veins in your esophagus or stomach (called varices), or there are signs suggesting high blood pressure in the vein that supplies your liver (confirmed by scans, blood tests, or other non-invasive tests)
- You have not previously taken a type of medication called non-selective beta-blockers (such as propranolol or carvedilol) for this condition
Who may not be able to join:
- Your liver disease is at a more advanced stage than a mild level, as measured by a scoring system called Child-Pugh (confirm with trial site)
- You have been diagnosed with liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma)
- You have a blood clot blocking the main vein leading to your liver (called portal vein thrombosis)
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Francesco Santopaolo, MD, Fondazione Policlinico A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome
Phone: +393492754288
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Measurement of the portal pressure gradient though endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) to evaluate the hemodynamic response to non-selective beta blockers (NSBBs); HVPG Measurement Before and After NSBB Titration in Portal Hypertension
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 15 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.