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Tests treatment safety and results for Cirrhosis
Official title Efficacy of Apixaban in Treating Portal Vein Thrombosis Occurring More Than One Year After LSD
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07461532
What this study is testing
What is Apixaban 2.5 MG?
Apixaban 2.5 MG is an investigational medicine, given as an once-daily pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for cirrhosis.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to determine whether Apixaban is effective and safe in the treatment of portal vein thrombosis Occurring more than one year after laparoscopic splenectomy and azygoportal disconnection.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- A clinical, radiological, or histologic diagnosis of cirrhosis of any etiology.
- Portal hypertension bleeding .
- Splenomegaly with secondary hypersplenism.
- No evidence of portal vein thrombosis by ultrasound evaluation and angio-CT prior to surgery.
- Underwent laparoscopic splenectomy at our center.
You likely can't join if
- Hepatocellular carcinoma or any other malignancy.
- Hypercoagulable state other than the liver disease related.
- DRUGS- oral contraceptives, anticoagulation or anti-platelet drugs.
- Child - Pugh C
- Recent peptic ulcer disease
- History of Hemorrhagic stroke
See the full eligibility criteria
- A clinical, radiological, or histologic diagnosis of cirrhosis of any etiology.
- Portal hypertension bleeding .
- Splenomegaly with secondary hypersplenism.
- No evidence of portal vein thrombosis by ultrasound evaluation and angio-CT prior to surgery.
- Underwent laparoscopic splenectomy at our center.
- Orally received 2.5 mg of apixaban (CTTQ, Nanjing, China) twice daily or a 100 mg aspirin tablet (Bayer, Leverkusen, Germany) once daily for 6 months from POD 3.
- subcutaneous injections of low molecular weight heparin sodium (CSBio, Hebei, China) were administered for 5 days from POD 3
- Oral dipyridamole (Henan Furen, Henan, China) at a dosage of 25 mg, administered three times daily for 3 months from POD 3.
- Had no imaging evidence (Doppler ultrasound or CT) of portal vein thrombosis during postoperative months 6 to 12.
- Developed portal vein thrombosis after 12 months post-surgery.
- Provided informed consent to participate in the study.
- Hepatocellular carcinoma or any other malignancy.
- Hypercoagulable state other than the liver disease related.
- DRUGS- oral contraceptives, anticoagulation or anti-platelet drugs.
- Child - Pugh C
- Recent peptic ulcer disease
- History of Hemorrhagic stroke
- Pregnancy.
- Uncontrolled Hypertension
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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