Robot-assisted capsule endoscopy for iron deficiency anemia
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests a new robot-assisted capsule (a tiny pill with a camera) to look at your small bowel for hidden causes of iron deficiency anemia. It may help find the source of bleeding without needing traditional endoscopy or surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia, either recently or repeatedly.
- You haven't had a clear cause found with upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, or CT colonography.
- You are a candidate for small bowel capsule endoscopy (a camera pill), either right away or after a watch-and-wait period.
- You do not have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or other implanted electronic device.
- You have not had previous abdominal surgery or known bowel blockages.
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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