Banding Ligation With Carvedilol Versus Carvedilol for the Prevention of First Bleeding

Summary

Endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) and carvedilol have been documented to be effective in prophylaxis of the first bleeding. The efficacy \& safety of combining EVL and carvedilol in prophylaxis of the first bleeding is still unknown. This study aims to investigate the value of combination therapy.

Timeline

Start

2011-07-08

Primary completion

2015-07-30

Completion

2020-06-30

Drugs

Indications