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Prevalence Of Significant Endoscopic and Histopathologic Findings in Patients Presenting With Unexplained Iron Deficiency Anemia
Led by Mansoura University · Updated on 2024-05-28
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
104 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Background In practice, however, not all anaemic patients undergo appropriate diagnostic tests for the detection of iron deficiency anemia (IDA), and a significant portion of patients with IDA do not receive endoscopic evaluations. Accordingly, this study aimed to detect the prevalence of significant endoscopic (upper and lower endoscopy) and pathological findings in patients presenting with unexplained iron deficiency anaemia. Methods One hundred twenty-four patients with confirmed IDA with no obvious cause who visited the Internal Medicine Clinic were randomly selected. Patients with active bleeding, pregnant or lactating females, or those with contraindications to sedation were excluded. Upper and lower endoscopy were held in the endoscopy unit of Specialized Medical Hospital and tissue biopsy from significant endoscopic findings was sent for histopathological examination.
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Official Title
Prevalence Of Significant Endoscopic and Histopathologic Findings in Patients Presenting With Unexplained Iron Deficiency Anemia
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Both males and females aged from 18 to 70 years
- Confirmed iron deficiency anemia with no obvious cause
- Presence of significant upper gastrointestinal pathology such as Barrett's esophagus, severe esophagitis, esophagogastric varices, peptic or duodenal ulcers, angioectasia, or cancer
- Presence of significant lower gastrointestinal pathology such as adenomatous polyps larger than 1 cm, angioectasias, rectal ulcer, irritable bowel syndrome, colon polyps, or cancer
You will not qualify if you...
- Active bleeding
- Pregnant or lactating females
- Contraindications to sedation including uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, uncontrolled thyroid disorders, pregnancy, or respiratory embarrassment
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Mansoura University
Al Mansurah, Dakhlia, Egypt, 35516
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Research Team
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Asmaa Gameel, MD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Number of Arms
1
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