Freezing spray for GAVE stomach bleeding
Part of Digestive system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests a freezing spray (Tru-Freeze) to treat GAVE, a condition that causes stomach bleeding. It may help people who need blood transfusions because of GAVE and have had few or no prior endoscopic treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have a confirmed diagnosis of GAVE (a type of stomach blood vessel problem) that mainly affects the antrum (lower part of the stomach).
- You have needed at least one blood transfusion in the last 6 months because of bleeding from GAVE.
- You have had either no prior endoscopic treatment for GAVE, or no more than 3 sessions.
- You have not had a cryoballoon ablation (freezing treatment) for GAVE before.
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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