Wireless sensor capsule for detecting upper GI bleeding
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a wireless optical sensor capsule that you swallow to find the source of bleeding in your upper stomach or food pipe. It may help doctors diagnose upper gastrointestinal bleeding without a standard endoscopy tube.
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Who can take part
- You have symptoms of upper GI bleeding, such as black stools, blood in vomit, or vomiting coffee-ground material.
- You are scheduled to have an upper endoscopy (OGD) within 24 hours of joining the trial.
- You are able to give written consent to participate.
- You do not have a condition that prevents endoscopy or capsule endoscopy, like a blocked gut, trouble swallowing, or severe breathing problems.
- You do not have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device.
- You have not had stomach or bowel surgery in the past.
- You are not actively vomiting large amounts of blood or have unstable blood pressure or heart rate despite treatment.
- You are not pregnant and do not have severe other illnesses (ASA grade 4 or above).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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