Single-use Versus Reusable Gastroscopes in Patients With Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding.

Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUGSBURG · Dec 20, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at two types of gastroscopes—one-time use and reusable—used in patients who have upper gastrointestinal bleeding, which means bleeding in the stomach or the part of the intestine closest to the stomach. The goal is to see if one type of scope works better than the other for diagnosing and treating this condition.

To take part in the study, participants must be between the ages of 65 and 74 and show certain signs of bleeding that are serious enough to need medical attention. They should have a specific score on a test that helps doctors determine the severity of their condition. However, pregnant individuals and those who cannot give consent will not be able to join. If you participate, you can expect to have either a single-use or a reusable gastroscope used during your procedure, and the study will help researchers understand which option may be more effective for patients in similar situations.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Glasgow-Blatchford score (GBS) \>2
• • Clinical signs of upper bleeding
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • pregnancy
• • Unable to provide consent