Clinical Trial

Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Measurement of Portal Vein Pressure Gradient

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Summary
This study aims to evaluate the accuracy and safety of a novel endoscopic ultrasound-guided portal pressure gradient (EUS-PPG) measurement technique in 42 adults with liver cirrhosis and portal vein thrombosis (blood clots in the liver's main vein), a condition where current standard testing (HVPG) fails to provide reliable pressure readings. Participants will undergo both EUS-PPG (using a specialized needle under ultrasound guidance) and HVPG procedures to compare results; EUS-PPG will be performed under general anesthesia in a left-side lying position-an innovative approach-while also enabling immediate endoscopic treatment of bleeding veins if detected during the same session. The primary goals are to validate EUS-PPG's safety in this high-risk group, establish its correlation with HVPG, and pioneer an integrated diagnosis-treatment protocol to reduce hospital stays and costs. The study runs from July 2025 to June 2027 at Zhejiang University School of Medicine.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07062289
Lead Sponsor Zhejiang University
Collaborators: Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
Conditions Portal Vein Thrombosis, Portal Hypertension Related to Cirrhosis
Enrollment 42 participants
Start Date 2025-07-01
Primary Completion 2026-09-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-06-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-07-14