Plain-English translation of NCT07774143 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing how soon patients can safely start eating after a procedure called esophageal variceal ligation, which treats dangerous bleeding veins in the esophagus. The study compares three different eating schedules after surgery: starting to eat after 6 hours, waiting 24 hours, or waiting 48 hours. Researchers want to know which approach is safest and most effective for patients with liver disease.
Patients with liver disease often develop bleeding veins in the esophagus that need emergency treatment. After the procedure, doctors aren't sure how soon it's safe to let patients eat again—waiting too long can weaken patients, but eating too soon might cause the veins to bleed again.
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If you join this study, you will receive esophageal variceal ligation surgery as you normally would. After surgery, you will be randomly assigned to one of three groups that dictate when and how much you can eat: starting with small amounts of liquid 6 hours after surgery, waiting 24 hours, or waiting 48 hours. You will be monitored closely during your hospital stay and afterward to track any bleeding or other complications. The study will compare how well each eating schedule works in preventing bleeding and helping you recover.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 24, 2026 · Not medical advice
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