Single- vs. double-balloon enteroscopy in small bowel diagnostics: A randomized controlled single-blind multicenter trial

Recruiting

• Conditions: gastrointestinal bleeding; M. Crohn localisation in the small bowel; refractory celiac disease; unexplained diarrhoea or abdominal complaints; 10017943

• Registration Number: NL-OMON32093
• Lead Sponsor: Erasmus MC, Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

Individuals eligible for inclusion are patients referred for routine balloon enteroscopy where total enteroscopy is indicated.

Exclusion Criteria

Age under 18 years
Inability to understand information for participation
Refusal of participation

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>1. Comparison of completeness of visualization ( %) of the small bowel by<br /><br>combination of upper and lower balloon enteroscopy.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>2. Comparison of small bowel insertion depth (cm)<br /><br>3. complications during the procedure</p><br>