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A Evaluation of the Utilisation, Effectiveness and Safety of Purastat® in the Management of Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Completed
Conditions
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Registration Number
NCT03983707
Lead Sponsor
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Brief Summary

Problem statement

GI bleeding can arise from peptic ulcers, malignancy, angiodysplasia or during endoscopic resection procedures such as endoscopic mucosal resection and endoscopic submucosal dissection. This is conventionally treated using heat therapy or clips. These methods carry a risk of thermal injury or perforation. Purastat® is a novel synthetic haemostatic agent licensed as a CE marked device for use in GI bleeding. It also has the potential to enhance endoscopic mucosal wound healing and may play a role in preventing delayed bleeding. However, clinical data on its effectiveness in the GI tract is limited. Prospective data collection on the range of indications for Purastat® use and outcome data related to clinical effectiveness, safety and feasibility is required to inform clinicians about the best use for this agent.

Research question / hypothesis

To establish a prospective registry study to collect outcome data related to the use of Purastat® for the clinical management of GI bleeding or prevention of bleeding

Study Design

Prospective multicentre cohort study

Study Participants

Adults with GI bleeding or a high risk of bleeding during endoscopic procedures where Purastat® has been used

Follow-up duration

All patients will be followed up as per standard clinical care where applicable

Planned Study Period

2 years

Primary Objective

To assess the effectiveness of Purastat® as a haemostatic agent when used in the treatment of GI bleeding

Secondary Objectives

To assess the incidence of delayed bleeding after use of Purastat®, defined as procedure related bleeding up to 28 days following endoscopic resection To evaluate the rate of rebleeding following primary application of Purastat® for haemostasis To assess the technical feasibility and ease of use of Purastat® when used in the treatment or prevention of GI bleeding To monitor any unexpected reactions that may be attributed to the use of Purastat® To describe utilisation patterns in different clinical centres (indication, patient characteristics etc) and to observe trends in utilisation over time

Detailed Description

Problem statement

GI bleeding can arise from peptic ulcers, malignancy, angiodysplasia or during endoscopic resection procedures such as endoscopic mucosal resection and endoscopic submucosal dissection. This is conventionally treated using heat therapy or clips. These methods carry a risk of thermal injury or perforation. Purastat® is a novel synthetic haemostatic agent licensed as a CE marked device for use in GI bleeding. It also has the potential to enhance endoscopic mucosal wound healing and may play a role in preventing delayed bleeding. However, clinical data on its effectiveness in the GI tract is limited. Prospective data collection on the range of indications for Purastat® use and outcome data related to clinical effectiveness, safety and feasibility is required to inform clinicians about the best use for this agent.

Research question / hypothesis

To establish a prospective registry study to collect outcome data related to the use of Purastat® for the clinical management of GI bleeding or prevention of bleeding

Study Design

Prospective multicentre cohort study

Study Participants

Adults with GI bleeding or a high risk of bleeding during endoscopic procedures where Purastat® has been used

Follow-up duration

All patients will be followed up as per standard clinical care where applicable

Planned Study Period

2 years

Primary Objective

To assess the effectiveness of Purastat® as a haemostatic agent when used in the treatment of GI bleeding

Secondary Objectives

To assess the incidence of delayed bleeding after use of Purastat®, defined as procedure related bleeding up to 28 days following endoscopic resection To evaluate the rate of rebleeding following primary application of Purastat® for haemostasis To assess the technical feasibility and ease of use of Purastat® when used in the treatment or prevention of GI bleeding To monitor any unexpected reactions that may be attributed to the use of Purastat® To describe utilisation patterns in different clinical centres (indication, patient characteristics etc) and to observe trends in utilisation over time

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
379
Inclusion Criteria
  • Active GI bleeding or high risk for active GI bleeding
Exclusion Criteria
  • Variceal or arterial bleeding

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Effectiveness of Purastat® in controlling bleedingDay 28 (delayed bleeding)

Number (and proportion) of bleeds successfully controlled by application of Purastat®

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Effectiveness of Purastat® in preventing delayed bleedingDay 28

Delayed bleeding rate

Technical feasibility of use of Purastat®Day 1 (periprocedural)

Any difficulty in Purastat application (yes/no)

Patterns of Purastat® usage24 months

Purastat® utilisation (including indications)

Unexpected reactions that may be attributed to the use of Purastat®Day 28

Occurrence of Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reactions (SUSAR) related to Purastat®

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Queen Alexandra Hospital

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Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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