Stomach and throat exam study at high altitude
Part of Digestive system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study looks at what doctors see in the upper digestive tract (stomach and food pipe) of people living at high altitude, using a sedated endoscopy (a camera tube down the throat while you sleep). It helps understand how high altitude affects the digestive system.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have lived in Zaduo County for at least 6 months
- You are scheduled for a sedated endoscopy (a procedure where you sleep lightly and a camera checks your stomach and throat)
- You do not have serious heart or lung problems that make endoscopy unsafe
- You have not had surgery to remove part or all of your stomach or food pipe
- You have not participated in other interventional clinical trials recently
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or have chronic alcoholism or a mental condition that makes it hard to cooperate
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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