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Non-invasive Method for Predicting the Presence of Gastroesophageal Varices in Patients With Cirrhosis-a Prospective, Multicenter Trial

Recruiting
Conditions
Gastroesophageal Varices; Decompensation Event
Interventions
Other: Esophagogastroduodenoscopies
Registration Number
NCT04890730
Lead Sponsor
Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Brief Summary

Gastroesophageal varices are a complication of portal hypertension in cirrhosis.Endoscopy is an unsatisfactory screening test.In this prospective clinical study,we will enroll patients with cirrhosis of various causes, all of whom undergo laboratory tests, elastography, and serum proteomic differential protein testing, including liver elastography (LSM) and spleen elastography (SSM). Baveno VI or expanded BavenoVI criteria are validated by comparing patients' LSM and PLT. LSM, SSM, serum differential protein, platelet count, and EGD data to evaluate the clinical value of SSM and differential proteins in excluding cirrhosis with varices. At the same time, a new predictive model of variceal varices will be established to evaluate the diagnostic value of SSM and differential protein for esophagogastric varices, and a non-invasive method for reliably predicting and evaluating cirrhosis with esophageal varices will be found. And each patient will be followed up every 6 months to 1 year, and the outcome event will be recorded.

Detailed Description

Gastroesophageal varices are a complication of portal hypertension in cirrhosis.Endoscopy is invasive method as an unsatisfactory screening test.In this prospective clinical study, we will enroll patients with cirrhosis of various causes, all of patients whom undergo laboratory tests, elastography, and serum proteomic differential protein testing, including LSM and SSM. Baveno VI or expanded BavenoVI criteria are validated by comparing patients' LSM and PLT. LSM,SSM, serum differential protein, platelet count, and EGD data to evaluate the clinical value of SSM and differential proteins in excluding cirrhosis with varices. At the same time, based on SSM and serum differential protein, a new predictive model of variceal varices will be established to evaluate the diagnostic value of SSM and differential protein for esophagogastric varices, and a non-invasive method for reliably predicting and evaluating cirrhosis with esophageal varices will be found. And each patient will be followed up every 6 months to 1 year, and the outcome event will be recorded.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
992
Inclusion Criteria
    1. The age ranged from 18 to 80 years. 2. Clinical or pathological diagnosis of cirrhosis; 3. Electronic gastroscopy is planned; 4. To agree and sign the informed consent;
Exclusion Criteria
  • 1.Orthotopic liver transplantation patients; 2. Patients who have undergone transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS),or previous surgical shunt; 3. Pregnant women; 4. Neurological or psychiatric disorders;

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Tongji Hospital Affiliated to Tongji UniversityEsophagogastroduodenoscopiesTongji Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University
Southern Medical University of Nanfang HospitalEsophagogastroduodenoscopiesSouthern Medical University of Nanfang Hospital
The Second Affiliated Hospital Of Nanchang UniversityEsophagogastroduodenoscopiesThe Second Affiliated Hospital Of Nanchang University
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Incidence of high-risk esophageal varices4 years

Incidence of high-risk esophageal varices

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Incidence of hemorrhagic events4 years

Incidence of hemorrhagic events

Incidence of Clinical decompensation events and deaths4 years

Incidence of Clinical decompensation events and deaths

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hepatology Unit, Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University

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Guangzhou, China

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