Endoscopic Band Ligation (EBL) Versus Propranolol for Primary Prophylaxis of Variceal Bleeding

Phase 4 Unknown 288 enrolled Korea University

RandomizedParallel-groupOpen-labelPrevention

Summary

This study is performed to compare the efficacy and safety of EBL, propranolol, and EBL combined with propranolol in patients with medium or large varices.

Timeline

Start: 2006-09
Primary completion: 2019-05
Completion: 2021-05

Drugs

Evaluation	Drug	Modality	Dose	Route
Comparator	Propranolol	Small molecule	20 mg	—

Endoscopic Band Ligation (EBL) Versus Propranolol for Primary Prophylaxis of Variceal Bleeding

Summary

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