CompletedPhase 2/3

Cyrotherapy vs. APC in GAVE

United States60 participantsStarted 2007-12

Plain-language summary

To see if either method of treatment for Watermelon Stomach shows better results

Age range18 Years – 85 Years

SexALL

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✓. Confirmed WS at endoscopy that is associated with significant anemia (Hb \< 10 g/dl) and/or overt bleeding (melena, hematochezia or hematemesis) and/or blood transfusions within the past 6 months
✓. Able to give informed consent
✓. Age \> 18 years

✕. Endoscopic or histological findings inconsistent with WS
✕. Known coagulopathy (INR \> 2), severe thrombocytopenia (platelet count \< 50,000), or bleeding diathesis
✕. Endoscopic treatment of WS within the past month
✕. Unable or unwilling to give informed consent.

the proportion of clinical responders (no overt and hematological evidence of ongoing bleeding) and non-responders

Timeframe: 6 months

NCT IDNCT00587405

SponsorMayo Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-03