- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT05859009
Primary Prevention of Gastric Varices Bleed
EUS-guided Therapy vs Non-selective Beta Blocker for the Primary Prophylaxis of Gastric Varices Bleed: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
Primary gastric varices (GV) are a condition that affects 17% of patients with liver cirrhosis who have not previously received treatment, either endoscopic or pharmacologic. Although the incidence of GV is lower than oesophageal varices (EV) and the bleeding rate is also less frequent, GV bleeding is more severe and is associated with higher re-bleeding and death rates when compared to EV. The management of acute GV bleeding is well established, but the primary prophylaxis (PP) for certain types of GV remains unclear. The management of GOV-1 (gastroesophageal varices type 1) is recommended as for EV, but for isolated gastric varices type 1 (IGV-1) and gastroesophageal varices type 2 (GOV-2), PP is not clearly defined. Existing guidelines from the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) and the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) do not provide strong recommendations for primary prophylaxis of IGV-1/GOV-2. While EASL suggests the use of nonselective beta-blockers (NSBB) for IGV-1/ GOV-2 based on one Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) from 2011 on 89 patients, comparing NSBB vs. endoscopic glue injection for primary prophylaxis in GOV-2/IGV-1. The Baveno consensus VII recommends NSBB in PP but emphasizes the need for further studies. However, no study compares NSBB vs. EUS-GV management in primary prophylaxis. Establishing primary prophylaxis for IGV-1/GOV-2 is even more important as the 2-year incidence of variceal bleeding from IGV1 and GOV-2 type of varices is more frequent and profuse (78% and 54%, respectively) than the lesser curve (GOV-1) varices (28%).
Clinical research has shown that the use of non-selective beta-blockers, such as propranolol and nadolol, can be effective in reducing the risk of developing gastric varices in patients with cirrhosis. These medications work by reducing blood flow to the dilated veins in the stomach, thereby reducing the pressure in these vessels. In addition to the use of beta-blockers, there have been other interventions studied for primary prophylaxis of gastric varices. These include the use of endoscopic techniques such as band ligation and injection sclerotherapy, and the use of the cyanoacrylate glue.
Study Type
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Contact
- Name: Katarzyna M Pawlak, MD, PhD
- Phone Number: 77537 41636040000
- Email: pawlakatarzyna@gmail.com
Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
- Adult
- Older Adult
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients 18 years or older
- Referred to St. Michael's Hospital (SMH) for esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) screening for varices
- Patients with GOV-2 or IGV-1 varices with the size ≥ 10 mm
Exclusion Criteria:
- Age >75 and < 18 years
- Pregnancy
- Contraindications to beta-blockers and cyanoacrylate injection
- Prior treatment for prevention of bleeding from patients on beta-blockers
- Hepatic encephalopathy grade III/IV
- Hepatorenal syndrome, hepatocellular carcinoma, presence of deep jaundice (serum bilirubin >170 mmol/L)
- Cardiorespiratory failure
- Co-existing large oesophageal varices which require endoscopic intervention
- Child-Pugh C (score of 10-15 indicating decompensated disease)
- Presence of serious complications of liver cirrhosis
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Prevention
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Factorial Assignment
- Masking: None (Open Label)
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Active Comparator: EUS-Guided Therapy of glue and coil + Non-selective Beta Blockers (Propanolol)
Participants in this arm will receive a daily oral dose of a non-selective beta blocker (Propanolol) and undergo EUS-guided therapy of glue and coil as described in Arms 1 and 2. Participants will be monitored for side effects, complications, and efficacy of both the medication and the procedure.
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This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided therapy of glue and coil in the management of gastrointestinal bleeding due to varices.
The procedure involves the insertion of a catheter through an endoscope to deliver glue and/or coils to the bleeding site, under EUS guidance.
Patients who meet the inclusion criteria will undergo EUS-guided therapy of glue and coil, followed by follow-up assessments to evaluate the outcomes of the procedure, including bleeding recurrence and adverse events.
Participants in this arm will receive a daily oral dose of a non-selective beta blocker (such as propranolol) for the duration of the study.
Participants will be monitored for side effects and efficacy of the medication.
Other Names:
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Active Comparator: EUS-Guided Therapy of Glue and Coil
Participants in this arm will undergo endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) to identify and target gastric varices.
Under EUS guidance, a combination of glue and coil will be used to occlude the gastric varices.
Participants will be monitored for complications and efficacy of the procedure
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This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided therapy of glue and coil in the management of gastrointestinal bleeding due to varices.
The procedure involves the insertion of a catheter through an endoscope to deliver glue and/or coils to the bleeding site, under EUS guidance.
Patients who meet the inclusion criteria will undergo EUS-guided therapy of glue and coil, followed by follow-up assessments to evaluate the outcomes of the procedure, including bleeding recurrence and adverse events.
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Active Comparator: Non-Selective Beta Blockers (Propanolol)
Participants in this arm will receive a daily oral dose of a non-selective beta blocker (such as propranolol) for the duration of the study.
Participants will be monitored for side effects and efficacy of the medication.
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Participants in this arm will receive a daily oral dose of a non-selective beta blocker (such as propranolol) for the duration of the study.
Participants will be monitored for side effects and efficacy of the medication.
Other Names:
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Assessment of NSBB (Propanolol), EUS-guided combined therapy (coils + glue) of GOV-2 and IGV-1
Time Frame: 3 months
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- incidence of bleeding during the follow-up
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3 months
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Assessment of NSBB (Propanolol), EUS-guided combined therapy (coils + glue) of GOV-2 and IGV-1
Time Frame: 3 months
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-regression of gastric varices
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3 months
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Assessment of NSBB (Propanolol), EUS-guided combined therapy (coils + glue) of GOV-2 and IGV-1
Time Frame: 6 months
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- incidence of bleeding during the follow-up
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6 months
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Assessment of NSBB (Propanolol), EUS-guided combined therapy (coils + glue) of GOV-2 and IGV-1
Time Frame: 6 months
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-regression of gastric varices
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6 months
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Assessment of NSBB (Propanolol), EUS-guided combined therapy (coils + glue) of GOV-2 and IGV-1
Time Frame: 9 months
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- incidence of bleeding during the follow-up
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9 months
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Assessment of NSBB (Propanolol), EUS-guided combined therapy (coils + glue) of GOV-2 and IGV-1
Time Frame: 9 months
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-regression of gastric varices
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9 months
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Estimation if any of the study arms is better for regression in size of varix
Time Frame: 3 months
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Assessing Size of Varix (mm)
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3 months
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Estimation if any of the study arms is better for regression in size of varix
Time Frame: 6 months
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Assessing Size of Varix (mm)
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6 months
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Estimation if any of the study arms is better for regression in size of varix
Time Frame: 9 months
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Assessing Size of Varix (mm)
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9 months
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Other Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Safety of the procedure
Time Frame: - Follow-up visit after 3 months
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-Adverse Event (AE) rate for both methods
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- Follow-up visit after 3 months
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Safety of the procedure
Time Frame: - Follow-up visit after 6 months
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-AE rate for both methods
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- Follow-up visit after 6 months
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Safety of the procedure
Time Frame: - Follow-up visit after 9 months
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-AE rate for both methods
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- Follow-up visit after 9 months
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Samir C Grover, MD, MEd, Unity Health Toronto
- Study Director: Kareem Khalaf, HBSc, MD, Unity Health Toronto
- Study Director: Nikko Gimpaya, HBSc, MEd, Unity Health Toronto
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Estimated)
Primary Completion (Estimated)
Study Completion (Estimated)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Actual)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimated)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
- Digestive System Diseases
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Vascular Diseases
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Liver Diseases
- Esophageal Diseases
- Hypertension, Portal
- Esophageal and Gastric Varices
- Varicose Veins
- Physiological Effects of Drugs
- Adrenergic Antagonists
- Adrenergic Agents
- Neurotransmitter Agents
- Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
- Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
- Antihypertensive Agents
- Vasodilator Agents
- Propranolol
- Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
Other Study ID Numbers
- 23-066
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
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