Endoscopic ultrasound for unexplained upper digestive tract thickening
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial uses a special ultrasound probe attached to an endoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera) to get a better look at thickening in the wall of your esophagus, stomach, or duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). The goal is to find out what is causing the thickening, which may help guide your treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a thickening in the wall of your esophagus, stomach, or duodenum that was seen on a prior test (like an upper endoscopy, CT scan, MRI, or ultrasound).
- You are willing and able to give written permission (informed consent) to participate.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder that cannot be corrected before the procedure.
- You do not have any reasons why the endoscopy or sedation would be unsafe for you.
- You do not already have a known diagnosis that explains the wall thickening.
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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