PillSense study for anemia and blood in stool
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a special pill that can be swallowed to help find the cause of anemia or hidden blood in the stool, without the need for more invasive tests. It is for patients who are already in the hospital and have been referred to a gastroenterologist.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are currently in the hospital and have been referred to the gastroenterology (stomach and bowel) team.
- You have a positive stool test for hidden blood or have been diagnosed with anemia (low red blood cells).
- You do NOT have obvious signs of bleeding, such as black/tarry stools, bright red blood in the stool, or vomiting blood.
- You can safely swallow a pill and do not have any swallowing problems or conditions that would block the pill.
- You do not have a pacemaker or other implanted heart device, and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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