U.S., March 19 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06881082) titled 'Cross-section Band Ligation Versus Stepladder Band Ligation of Esophageal Varices' on March 04.
Brief Summary: The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the cross-section band ligation technique versus the stepladder band ligation technique in esophageal varices prophylaxis.
Researchers will compare cross-section and step ladder band ligation techniques for esophageal varices prophylaxis regarding efficacy, side effects, variceal recurrence, and survival.
Participants will undergo history-taking, clinical examination, laboratory investigations, and upper endoscopy. Index upper endoscopy will be performed to eval...