Using a cap on the endoscope for upper GI bleeding
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if placing a small plastic cap on the tip of the endoscope helps doctors treat bleeding ulcers in the stomach or duodenum more effectively. It is for people who are actively bleeding from an ulcer and need an emergency endoscopy.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have signs of upper GI bleeding, such as black tarry stools or vomiting blood
- Your doctor has determined you are at high risk (Glasgow Blatchford score over 8)
- You will have your endoscopy at Amiens University Hospital
- You have an ulcer in your stomach or duodenum that is actively bleeding or has a visible blood vessel
- You do not have liver disease or suspected high blood pressure in the liver (portal hypertension)
- The bleeding is not from esophageal varices, esophagitis, or beyond the second part of the small intestine
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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