Efficacy of Wireless Capsule Endoscopy and CT Enterography in Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Launched by MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY · Aug 18, 2014
Trial Information
Current as of June 14, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
All adult patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding will undergo both video capsule endoscopy and CT enterography. The interval between two tests will be less than 1 month. The capsule reading gastroenterologist and the CT reading radiologist are blinded to each others' results.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • patients who present with passing melena or hematochezia or have iron deficiency anemia
- • no lesion found on both esophagogastroduodenoscopy and colonoscopy
- • age at least 18 years
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • allergy to iodinated intravenous contrast
- • chronic kidney disease stage at least 3 patients who do not on regular dialysis
- • suspected small bowel obstruction
About Mahidol University
Mahidol University, a premier institution in Thailand, is dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research and education. As a leading sponsor of clinical trials, the university leverages its extensive expertise in medical and health sciences to facilitate rigorous scientific investigations aimed at improving patient care and public health outcomes. With a commitment to ethical practices and collaboration, Mahidol University fosters multidisciplinary approaches, engaging a diverse array of researchers and healthcare professionals to drive meaningful advancements in clinical research.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Bangkok, , Thailand
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Julajak Limsrivilai, M.D.
Principal Investigator
Mahidol University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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