Clinical Trial: Proximal Splenic Artery Embolization (PSAE) for the Treatment of Refractory Ascites in Decompensated Cirrhosis

U.S., Aug. 11 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07755059) titled 'Proximal Splenic Artery Embolization (PSAE) for the Treatment of Refractory Ascites in Decompensated Cirrhosis' on Aug. 05.

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to learn whether a procedure called Proximal Splenic Artery Embolization (PSAE) can lower the need for repeat fluid drainage in adults with cirrhosis and a buildup of fluid in the abdomen (ascites) that is no longer controlled by water pills and diet. Participants in this study have already been told that a standard procedure called Trans jugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) is not a safe option for them. The main objectives this study aims to answer are: ...