3D Sonographic Measurement of Volumetric Flow in Transjugular Intrahepatic Porto-Systemic Shunts

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Conditions studied: Portal Hypertension, Liver Disease

In brief

To determine if ultrasound measurements can accurately measure the blood pressure of flow across a stent that has been placed in a portal vein to reduce portal vein pressure known as Transjugular Intrahepatic Porto-Systemic shunts or TIPS.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02046473

Run by

University of Michigan

People needed

18

Starts

2013-07-01

Expected to finish

2015-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-11-10

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Male and female 18 years of age and older
• Have an existing TIPS (Transjugular intrahepatic porto-systemic shunt)
• Have an ultrasound ordered by your physician to evaluate your TIPS.
• Able to read, understand and sign informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Under 18 years of age
• Cannot be pregnant

Where it is running

• University of Michigan Hospital — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

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