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Capsule Endoscopy in Obscure GI Bleeding

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Registration Number
NCT00203619
Lead Sponsor
University of Calgary
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to conduct a cost-effectiveness analysis of wireless capsule endoscopy in the investigation of patients with overt obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. To inform this analysis, a randomized controlled trial of capsule endoscopy compared with standard care will be conducted

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to conduct a cost-effectiveness analysis of wireless capsule endoscopy in the investigation of patients with overt obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. To inform this analysis, a randomized controlled trial of capsule endoscopy compared with standard care will be conducted. Patients randomized 1:1.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Age 18 or older
  2. Obscure overt GI bleeding
  3. No cause for bleeding found on Gastroscopy and colonoscopy within 1 week of bleeding
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Known or suspected swallowing disorders
  2. Known or suspected small bowel obstruction
  3. Multiple comorbidities precluding surgery
  4. Patients with implantable electromagnetic devices
  5. Pregnant women

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
sf3648 weeks
diagnostic yield48 weeks
giqli48 weeks
eq5048 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
transfusions48 weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Calgary

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

University of Calgary
🇨🇦Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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