RCT of Carvedilol Versus Variceal Band Ligation in the Primary Prophylaxis of Oesophageal Variceal Haemorrhage

Summary

Aim To compare Carvedilol with variceal band ligation in the prevention of first variceal bleed. End points of trial Primary: Variceal hemorrhage Secondary: Death Study design Randomised controlled clinical trial. Results analysed for the above end points on an intention-to-treat basis.

Timeline

Start

2002-06

Primary completion

2011-02

Completion

2011-07

Drugs

Indications