Safety and Efficacy of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Portal Pressure Gradient Measurement

Last updated: March 26, 2024
Sponsor: Methodist Health System
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Primary Biliary Cholangitis

Treatment

Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Portal Pressure Gradient Measurement

Clinical Study ID

NCT06336850
069.GID.2020.D
  • Ages 18-85
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and adequacy of Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Portal Pressure Gradient Measurement (PPGM) in patients undergoing EUS-guided liver biopsies.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

INCLUSION CRITERIA

  • Age 18 years or older

  • Patient who has been referred for EUS procedure and direct PPG measurement and -undergoing EUS-guided liver biopsy

  • History of liver disease or suspected cirrhosis and considered for PPGM

EXCLUSION CRITERIA

  • Patient is less than 18 or greater than 85 years of age

  • Patient is pregnant, breast-feeding, or planning to become pregnant during the course of the study

  • Patient is unwilling or unable to sign and date the informed consent

  • Patient for whom endoscopic procedures are contraindicated.

Study Design

Total Participants: 100
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Portal Pressure Gradient Measurement
Phase:
Study Start date:
December 23, 2020
Estimated Completion Date:
January 01, 2025

Study Description

Patients undergoing EUS-guided liver biopsy may qualify to participate in this study. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and adequacy of EUS- Portal Pressure Gradient Measurement (PPGM) in patients with liver disease referred for EUS-guided liver biopsy.

Connect with a study center

  • Methodist Dallas Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas 75203
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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