Clinical trials: Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Upper GI Bleeding
Presence or Absence of Blood in the GI Lumen
Bleedings in the upper digestive tract are common. Usually, laboratory and clinical parameters are considered to establish a suspicion for a bleeding in the digestive tract and to estimate urgency of the situation.
- Trial name
- NCT05415124
- Testing
- HemoPill, Endoscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Video Capsule Endoscopy Versus Colonoscopy in Patients With Melena and Negative Upper Endoscopy
Acute gastrointestinal bleeding is a common medical problem. When patients with gastrointestinal bleeding present with melena (dark, tarry stool) the blood loss is usually originating in the upper gastrointestinal tract…
- Trial name
- NCT02609100
- Testing
- Video Capsule Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, 1.0 X 2.5 cm 'pill' containing a camera
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal Polypectomy
Dose Rate Range Finding Study of Propofol for minimal-to Moderate Sedation on Upper & Lower Endoscopic Tests
Phase IIB study to find the optimal dose rate range of propofol to maintain minimal-to-moderate sedation for diagnostic gastrointestinal endoscopy and gastrointestinal polypectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT01189604
- Testing
- ICI35,868 (propofol)
- Where
- 2 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 123 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Gastrointestinal Disease
Probability Ramp Control of Propofol for EGD
Endoscopic sedation requires titration of propofol to deep sedation without minimum overshoot into general anesthesia. This skill is demanding and acquired slowly.
- Trial name
- NCT01838304
- Testing
- Probability ramp control, Monitoring
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Gastrointestinal Disease
Sedation Using Intranasal Dexmedetomidine in Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, like many other diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, may be associated with discomfort. Although upper endoscopy is usually of shorter duration and better tolerated by patients, most trials…
- Trial name
- NCT01887184
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Endoscopy, Digestive System, Airway Anesthesia
Evaluating the Efficiency and Tolerability of the Oxygenating Bite Block
This study will test an investigational bite block, which is a device placed inside the mouth to protect the teeth and used to keep the endoscope (a long, flexible tube that is placed down the throat and into the esophagus that…
- Conditions
- Endoscopy, Digestive System, Airway Anesthesia, Airway Control, Airway Management
- Trial name
- OBB (NCT07086378)
- Testing
- Oxygenating Bite Block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Mechanisms of Upper Airway Obstruction
The current study is designed to examine underlying mechanisms of action of lingual muscles in the maintenance of airway patency during sleep.
- Trial name
- DISE-CAD (NCT04322097)
- Testing
- Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 133 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Anesthesia
Ketamine and Propofol for Upper Endoscopy
The purpose of this study is to examine the dose-response relationship of ketamine in combination with propofol.
- Trial name
- NCT02295553
- Testing
- Ketamine, Propofol
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Esophageal Varices
Wired Magnetically Assisted Capsule Endoscopy and Esophageal Varices
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the safeness and effectiveness of traditional esophagogastroduodenoscope (EGD) and wired magnetically assisted capsule endoscopy (MACE) in the diagnosis of esophageal varices in…
- Trial name
- NCT06017102
- Testing
- wired magnetic assisted capsule endoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
UGI Bleeding, Ulcer or Variceal Hemorrhage
Doppler Ultrasound Probe for Blood Flow Detection in Severe Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
The main purposes of this study are to compare clinical outcomes of two groups of patients with similar medical conditions (one with non-variceal upper gastrointestinal (UGI) lesions such as ulcers and another group with varices…
- Conditions
- UGI Bleeding, Ulcer or Variceal Hemorrhage, Stigmata of Recent Hemorrhage, Endoscopy
- Trial name
- NCT00732212
- Testing
- Doppler endoscopic ultrasound probe for blood flow detection, Standard endoscopic hemostasis
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 235 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Infectious, Gastro-Intestinal Disorder
Aerosolization During Upper Endoscopy
Given the current Covid-19 pandemic alongside the lack of evidence on aerosolization during upper endoscopy the investigators are conducting a randomized controlled trial seeking to assess both the level of aerosolization that…
- Conditions
- Infectious, Gastro-Intestinal Disorder, Safety Issues
- Trial name
- NCT06006078
- Testing
- Endoscopic Patient Facemask
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Anthony Lembo
Esophageal Varices, Liver Cirrhoses
Comparison of 24-hours Versus 72-hours of Octreotide Infusion in Preventing Early Rebleed From Esophageal Varices
This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of 24-hour vs 72-hour octreotide infusion after variceal banding in cirrhotic patients with bleeding esophageal varices.
- Conditions
- Esophageal Varices, Liver Cirrhoses, Bleeding Esophageal Varices, Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Trial name
- LOVARB (NCT03624517)
- Testing
- Octreotide
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Obesity
Holding vs. Continuing Incretin-based Therapies Before Upper Endoscopy
To assess whether holding incretin-based therapy before endoscopy reduces the likelihood of clinically relevant Residual Gastric Volume (RGV).
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Obesity, Gastroparesis
- Trial name
- NCT06533527
- Testing
- GLP-1 medication
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Usefulness of Lidocaine as Topical Pharyngeal Anaesthesia in Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Under Sedation With Propofol
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of application of the anaesthesia topical pharyngeal with lidocaine in esophagogastroduodenoscopy under propofol´s sedation, in therms of dosage and side effect´s reduction…
- Trial name
- NCT01489891
- Testing
- Lidocaine
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario Infanta Cristina
Capsule Endoscopy
The Second-Generation MCCG for Upper Gastrointestinal Tract.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical application of the second-generation MCCG with higher image resolution and frame rate for upper gastrointestinal tract compared with the first-generation.
- Trial name
- NCT03977935
- Testing
- the second-generation MCCG
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Changhai Hospital
Airway Morbidity
Endotracheal Tube Versus Laryngeal Mask Airway for Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a relatively common procedure in pediatric patients undergoing evaluation for various gastrointestinal ailments.
- Trial name
- NCT01936662
- Testing
- LMA, ETT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Biliary Tract Diseases, Stomach Neoplasms
An Evaluation of the Utility of the ExSpiron Respiratory Variation Monitor During Upper GI Endoscopy
Purpose: To assess the utility of a new medical device that monitors a patient's breathing during medical procedures in which a patient is sedated, but not mechanically ventilated.
- Conditions
- Biliary Tract Diseases, Stomach Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal, Barrett Esophagus
- Trial name
- NCT02310230
- Testing
- ExSpiron Respiratory Variation Monitor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Donald Mathews
Upper Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Comparative Study of MCCE With/Without Tether vs Conventional Upper Endoscopy in Patients With Upper Abdominal Symptoms
A prospective single blinded, tandem study, comparing a magnetically controlled capsule with or without a tether (MCC or MCC-T) with conventional upper endoscopy for the diagnosis of patients with upper abdominal symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT04605302
- Testing
- MCC/MCC-T, Standard gastroscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AnX Robotica Corp.
Gastric Outlet Obstruction
Magnetic Anastomosis Device Relief of Malignant Gastric Outlet Obstruction
The purpose of this study is to determine if the Cook Magnetic Anastomosis Device can be used to safely and successfully create a patent gastrojejunal anastomosis in subjects requiring treatment of gastric outlet obstruction…
- Trial name
- MAD (NCT00487552)
- Testing
- Cook Magnetic Anastomosis Device (MAD) with Stent
- Where
- 4 sites in Belgium, Italy and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Cook Group Incorporated
Severe Obesity, Hypoxia
Use of Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation in Patients With Severe Obesity Undergoing Upper Endoscopy Procedures
The study evaluated the effect of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) to decrease the incidence of desaturation events in patients with severe obesity undergoing upper endoscopy.
- Trial name
- NCT03529461
- Testing
- Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation through nasal mask, Rescue non-invasive positive pressure ventilation through nasal mask, Secondary rescue maneuvers
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bristol Hospital