Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 99

Registry for patients with portal hypertension undergoing TIPS

Official title: Österreichisches Register (inklusive Biobank) Für Transjuguläre Intrahepatische Portosystemischem Shunts (TIPS): AUTIPS (AUstrian TIPS Study)

Run by Medical University of Vienna · NCT03409263 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is looking at patients with serious liver disease who have had a specific procedure called TIPS to see how they do afterwards and if certain markers can help predict any problems.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 99 Years
SexAll
Enrollment400 (estimated)
SponsorMedical University of Vienna
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Vienna, State of Vienna)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 28, 2018
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2027
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedNovember 6, 2024
Trial IDNCT03409263 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults aged 18-99 with portal hypertension who are anticipated to undergo or have previously undergone TIPS implantation.

Probably not a fit

Patients who retract their consent or do not meet the eligibility criteria will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational registry study aims to recruit patients with advanced chronic liver disease who are undergoing or have undergone transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) implantation. The study will document the clinical course of these patients and assess biomarkers that may predict complications following the procedure. By collecting and analyzing this data, the study seeks to improve understanding of long-term outcomes associated with TIPS and enhance patient management strategies.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better prediction and management of complications in patients with portal hypertension undergoing TIPS.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on TIPS, this registry approach focusing on long-term outcomes and biomarkers is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18-99 years
* Portal hypertension
* Anticipated or past implantation of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS)
* Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Retraction of consent

Where it's running

  • Medical University of Vienna
    Vienna, State of Vienna, Austria
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.