Comparing blood transfusion approaches for upper stomach bleeding
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of giving blood transfusions to people with upper digestive tract bleeding who are anemic. It aims to find out which approach is safer and more effective.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have bleeding in your upper digestive tract (stomach or esophagus)
- You have anemia (low red blood cell count) and need a blood transfusion
- Your bleeding is not caused by something other than the digestive tract
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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