Esophageal varices

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  • The SHUNT-V Study for Varices Jacksonville, FL; Rochester, MN

    The purpose of this study is to validate the Disease Severity Index (DSI) from the HepQuant SHUNT Liver Diagnostic Kit (Test) for likelihood of large esophageal varices.

  • Study to Assess Rifaximin Soluble Solid Dispersion (SSD) for the Delay of Encephalopathy Decompensation in Cirrhosis Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ

    The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness and safety of rifaximin SSD-40IR for the delay of the first episode of overt hepatic encephalopathy (OHE) decompensation in liver cirrhosis, defined by the presence of medically controlled ascites. Participants who have cirrhosis determined by histopathological evidence, transient elastography or presence of esophageal varices, and who have not previously experienced OHE, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP), esophageal variceal bleeding (EVB), or acute kidney injury-hepatorenal syndrome (AKI-HRS) will be enrolled in the study. 

  • Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Belapectin for the Prevention of Esophageal Varices in NASH Cirrhosis Jacksonville, FL

    The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of 2 mg/kg and 4 mg/kg lean body mass (LBM) of belapectin (GR-MD-02) compared to placebo in preventing the development of esophageal varices.

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