What is this study trying to find out about upper gastrointestinal bleeding?

This study is evaluating whether using a cap on the endoscope can help doctors better locate and treat bleeding in the upper digestive tract. The research aims to improve how bleeding lesions are seen and managed during endoscopy, which could affect treatment speed and success. The trial is sponsored by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens.

Who may be eligible for this upper gastrointestinal bleeding clinical trial?

Adults aged 18 or older with suspected upper gastrointestinal bleeding and a high Glasgow Blatchford score may be eligible. Participants must be able to have an upper gastroscopy and follow-up at Amiens University Hospital. People with liver failure or bleeding from varices or beyond the second part of the duodenum are excluded. Please review eligibility criteria for more details.

Is there any cost to participate in this upper gastrointestinal bleeding clinical trial?

Study-related care, including the endoscopy procedure and all trial visits, is provided at no cost. However, personal travel and other expenses may vary and are not guaranteed to be covered. Participants should plan accordingly for any additional costs.

Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable

Age: 18Years +

All Genders

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Is Cap Assisted Endoscopy Useful in Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding ?

Led by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens · Updated on 2025-12-05

Participants Needed

Research Sites

4 weeks

Total Duration

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a serious medical emergency with high risks and costs. This trial evaluates whether using a cap attached to the endoscope during upper endoscopy can improve the detection and treatment of bleeding sources that are difficult to see due to their location and movements during the procedure. Previous small cases showed that the cap may help expose bleeding areas better and allow quicker treatment. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either a standard upper endoscopy or an upper endoscopy with a cap attached. The cap aids in exploring hidden areas behind folds in the digestive tract. The study will compare these two approaches to see if the cap reduces procedure time and improves treatment success. During the study, participants will undergo endoscopy to identify and treat bleeding ulcers. Researchers will measure how long it takes to stop the bleeding, how well the bleeding site is seen, and the stability of the endoscope. Follow-up assessments will occur up to one month after the procedure to evaluate clinical and therapeutic success and monitor participant outcomes.