A prospective study assessing the predictive value of testing stool for blood prior to capsule endoscopy for the investigation of iron deficiency anaemia or obscure gastrointestinal bleeding
Not Applicable
Recruiting
- Conditions
- Obscure Gastrointestinal BleedingIron deficiency AnaemiaOral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12609000916246
- Lead Sponsor
- St Vincent's Hospital - Melbourne
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 50
Inclusion Criteria
Adult > 18years
Clinically accepted indication for capsule endoscopy.
Exclusion Criteria
Documented small intestinal stricture
History of recurrent small bowel obstruction
Allergy or contraindication to picoprep or alternative bowel preparation regimens.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method