Powder treatment for diverticular bleeding in the lower gut
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a powder that is applied to stop bleeding from diverticula (small pouches in the colon). It may help control bleeding without surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 19 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with bleeding from diverticula in your lower digestive tract.
- You do not have bleeding in your upper digestive tract (stomach or esophagus).
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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