Clinical Trial

Endoscopic Shunts Embolization for Refractory Hepatic Encephalopathy

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Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if endoscopic ultrasound guided (EUS guided) spontaneous porto-systemic shunt (SPSS) embolization works to treat refractory hepatic encephalopathy in adults. It will also learn about the safety of EUS guided embolization. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does EUS guided embolization maintain an acceptable safety profile? 2. Does EUS guided embolization of large SPSS result in significant clinical improvement in patients with refractory hepatic encephalopathy? Participants will: 1. Receive EUS guided embolization or medical management. 2. Receive follow-up EUS procedures one month after embolization for assessment of the shunt patency and development of varices (embolization group). 3. Receive follow-up every week for 4 weeks to assess degree of worst episode of hepatic encephalopathy via West Haven criteria.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07553858
Lead Sponsor Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Conditions Hepatic Encephalopathy, Liver Cirrhosis, Portal Shunt Systemic
Enrollment 34 participants
Start Date 2026-05-01
Primary Completion 2027-11-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2028-11-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-04-28