Clinical trials: Gastrointestinal Bleed
Cirrhosis, Varices, Esophageal
Probiotics for Portal Hypertension
Chronic peripheral and splanchnic vasodilatation are the hallmark hemodynamic abnormality in cirrhosis and contribute to the pathogenesis of portal hypertension.
- Trial name
- NCT01134692
- Testing
- Propranolol, Norfloxacin, VSL#3
- Where
- India
- Sponsor
- Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital
Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
To Compare a Hemostatic Powder TC-325 and Standard Treatment in the Control of Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding From Nonvariceal Causes
Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a common medical emergency. Bleeding peptic ulcers and other non-variceal causes constitute to about 95% of all cases of bleeding.
- Trial name
- TC325 (NCT02534571)
- Testing
- Endoscopic Application of a Hemostatic Powder TC-325, Hemo-clipping, Epinephrine
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 224 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hematemesis, Melena
Point of Care Testing of Platelet Function in Patients With Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (AUGIB) is a common medical emergency. In an ageing population, antiplatelet drugs are increasingly being prescribed for treatment and prophylaxis against cardiovascular thrombo-embolic…
- Conditions
- Hematemesis, Melena, Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage, Platelet Dysfunction
- Trial name
- POCGIB (NCT03028064)
- Testing
- blood taking
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 476 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Portal Hypertension, Biliary Atresia
Primary Prophylaxis for Variceal Bleed in Biliary Atresia
Biliary atresia is the commonest etiology of neonatal cholestasis and is the most common indication for pediatric liver transplantation world-wide.
- Trial name
- BA-BB (NCT04494763)
- Testing
- Propanolol
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India
Colorectal Cancer, Precancerous Polyp
A Study of a Urine Test to Detect Colorectal Cancer
The purpose of this study is to find out whether a urine test can detect colorectal cancer (CRC) and precancerous polyps in participants living in Ghana, Tanzania, and South Africa.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Precancerous Polyp, Rectal Bleeding, CRC
- Trial name
- NCT07649057
- Testing
- 3-metabolite biosensor
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Ghana and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 210 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastric CLEANsing by Intravenous AZithromycin in Urgent Endoscopy
This study will test the hypothesis that azythromycin is efficient and safe in cleansing the upper gastrointestinal tract for endoscopic examination in the case of acute bleeding.
- Trial name
- CLEAN-AZ (NCT06077916)
- Testing
- Azithromycin, Saline solution
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- 224 people
- Sponsor
- Clinical Hospital Colentina
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage, Diabetes Complications
Therapeutic Conflicts and Multimorbidity
Clinical practice guidelines do not take into account multimorbidity and various potential therapeutic conflicts. Identifying and quantifying therapeutic conflicts is crucial in multimorbid patients having more than two acute or…
- Conditions
- Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage, Diabetes Complications, Multimorbidity
- Trial name
- NCT02928939
- Testing
- drug-drug or drug-disease interaction
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 1,101 people
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Hepatitis C, Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Long-term Follow-up of HALT-C Sustained Virological Responders
The Hepatitis C Antiviral Long-term Treatment against Cirrhosis (HALT-C) trial is a multicenter clinical trial conducted to assess the effects of long-term antiviral drug therapy on the progression of liver disease in patients…
- Conditions
- Hepatitis C, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Ascites, Variceal Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- NCT00825877
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Bleeding Peptic Ulcers
Hemostasis of Active Gastrointestinal (GI) Luminal Tract Bleeding
The objective of this study is to show that Hemospray is effective in achieving initial hemostasis and documenting rate of further bleed when compared to standard of care.
- Trial name
- HALT (NCT01306864)
- Testing
- Hemospray Kit
- Where
- 12 sites in Canada, Hong Kong and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Cook Group Incorporated
Variceal Hemorrhage, TIPS
TIPS vs. NSBB Plus Endotherapy for the Prevention of Variceal Rebleeding in NSBB Non-responders of Primary Prophylaxis
Variceal bleeding (VB) is a life-threatening complication of cirrhosis with a 6-week mortality of approximately 15%-20%. The 1-year rate of recurrent VB is approximately 60% in patients without prophylaxis treatment.
- Conditions
- Variceal Hemorrhage, TIPS, NSBB, Liver Cirrhosis
- Trial name
- NCT04207398
- Testing
- Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts, Nonselective β-blocker (NSBB)+ endoscopic band ligation (EBL)
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Air Force Military Medical University, China
Venous Thromboembolism, Deep Venous Thrombosis
A Study Comparing Abelacimab to Dalteparin in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal/Genitourinary Cancer and Associated VTE
This is a Phase 3, multicenter, open-label, blinded endpoint study to evaluate the effect of abelacimab relative to dalteparin on venous thromboembolism (VTE) recurrence and bleeding in patients with gastrointestinal…
- Conditions
- Venous Thromboembolism, Deep Venous Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism
- Trial name
- MAGNOLIA (NCT05171075)
- Testing
- Abelacimab, Dalteparin
- Where
- 117 sites in United States, Australia and 18 more
- Volunteers
- 417 people
- Sponsor
- Anthos Therapeutics, Inc.
Hemorrhage, Anemia
Capsule Endoscopy Versus Conservative Therapy for Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding
This study is a single center prospective randomized control trial comparing the utility of performing capsule endoscopy compared to conservative management with oral iron therapy as the initial course of action in patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT01837030
- Testing
- Ferrous sulfate, Capsule Endoscopy
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Endoscopic Evaluation for Iron Deficiency Anemia in Patients on Antithrombotic Therapy
This is a single-center, randomized pilot study evaluating the feasibility and safety of two management strategies for patients on antithrombotic therapy who present with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB).
- Conditions
- Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Iron-Deficiency Anemia, Antithrombotic Therapy
- Trial name
- BEACON-IDA (NCT07089030)
- Testing
- Standard endoscopic evaluation, Conservative Medical Management
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec
Peritoneal Metastases, Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
Changes in Coagulation in Colorectal Cancer Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment
Cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) has prolonged the survival substantially for selected patients with peritoneal metastases from colorectal cancer.Bleeding and thromboembolic disease…
- Conditions
- Peritoneal Metastases, Peritoneal Carcinomatosis, Colorectal Neoplasms Malignant, Intestinal Neoplasms
- Trial name
- CONTEST (NCT04744688)
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
PuraStat® Combined With Adrenaline Versus Standard of Care in Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
PuraStat® is a novel gel that offers several advantages over traditional hemostatic powders. Its transparency allows for continuous visualization of the bleeding site, and it can be applied in narrow spaces or in combination with…
- Trial name
- NCT06896409
- Testing
- PuraStat® combined with Adrenaline, Standard of Care
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- Tallaght University Hospital
Liver Cirrhosis
Study in Patients With Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis
OPAL is a multicenter observational study, following the natural disease trajectory of participants who have permanent damage to their liver caused by scarring, sometimes also referred to as liver cirrhosis.
- Trial name
- OPAL (NCT06380335)
- Where
- 12 sites in Spain, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Resolution Therapeutics Limited
Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding (UGIB), Glasgow-Blatchford Score
External Validation of the Glasgow-Blatchford Bleeding Score in a Tunisian Population
This study aims to externally validate the Glasgow-Blatchford Score (GBS) in a Tunisian population presenting with non-traumatic upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Trial name
- NCT07089277
- Where
- Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Hôpital Universitaire Sahloul
Iron Deficiency Anemia, Endoscopy
Endoscopic Findings in Iron Deficiency Anemia: A Cross-Sectional Study From Port Sudan
Background: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a common condition often linked to gastrointestinal blood loss, making endoscopic evaluation essential for identifying underlying causes.
- Conditions
- Iron Deficiency Anemia, Endoscopy, Anemia
- Trial name
- IDA (NCT07143435)
- Where
- Sudan
- Volunteers
- 117 people
- Sponsor
- National Center for Gastroentestinal and Liver Disease
Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Efficacy Test of Real-Time Upper Gastrointestinal Monitoring System
A monitoring system was developed for detecting upper gastrointestinal (UGI) rebleeding. This system consists of (1) a tiny endoscopy, (2) a wearable device, and (3) a software.
- Trial name
- NCT03680950
- Testing
- Upper Gastrointestinal Monitoring System
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Liver Cirrhosis, Esophageal Varices
Banding Versus Propranolol for Primary Prophylaxis of Variceal Bleeding
Whether beta-blockers or banding is the best therapy for primary prophylaxis of variceal bleeding is subject to debate. A randomized comparison between the two treatments was performed in candidates for liver transplantation.
- Trial name
- NCT00337740
- Testing
- endoscopic variceal banding, propranolol
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Padova