Clinical Trial: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Band Ligation and Cyanoacrylate Injection for Esophageal Varices

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Endoscopic Treatment of Esophageal Varices in Advanced Liver Disease Patients: a Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Band Ligation and Cyanoacrylate Injection

Brief Summary: Compare VBL and cyanoacrylate injection (CI) in the treatment of EV in patients with advanced liver disease regarding eradication, bleeding, mortality, complication and recurrence rates.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Federal University of São Paulo

Current Primary Outcome: Compare VBL and cyanoacrylate injection (CI) in the treatment of EV in patients with advanced liver disease regarding eradication, bleeding, mortality, complication and recurrence rates.

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: Federal University of São Paulo

Dates:
Date Received: November 28, 2008
Date Started: November 2004
Date Completion:
Last Updated: November 28, 2008
Last Verified: November 2008