Ultrasound endoscopy for unexplained upper digestive wall thickening
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study uses a special type of endoscopy with ultrasound (endoscopic ultrasound) to get a closer look at areas in your upper digestive tract that appear thickened on scans. The goal is to better understand what is causing the thickening and to help guide your next steps.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years of age or older.
- You have been found to have a thickened wall in your esophagus, stomach, or duodenum on an imaging test (like a CT scan, ultrasound, or MRI) or during an endoscopy.
- You are willing and able to give written consent to take part in the study.
- You do not have a known diagnosis that already explains the thickening.
- You do not have uncontrollable bleeding problems (such as very low platelets or abnormal clotting) and you are not at risk from endoscopy or sedation.
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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