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Carvedilol for Pre-primary Prophylaxis of Esophageal Varices in Cirrhosis

Carvedilol for Pre-primary Prophylaxis of Esophageal Varices in Cirrhosis

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18-75 years
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Phase N/A
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Overview

Patients of cirrhosis aged 18 to 75 years who have no esophageal varices will be enrolled. After baseline evaluation, the participants will be randomized to receive either Placebo or Carvedilol 12.5 mg BD. After randomization they will be followed up for one year.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients of cirrhosis aged 18 to 75 years who have no esophageal or gastric varices.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Any contra-indication to beta-blockers
  • Any past EVL or sclerotherapy
  • Any past history of surgery for portal hypertension
  • Significant cardio or pulmonary co-morbidity
  • Any malignancy
  • Refusal to participate in the study

Study details
    Cirrhosis

NCT01212250

Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India

19 August 2025

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