CompletedPhase 3

Efficacy of Small Bowel Preparation in Capsule Endoscopy

France858 participantsStarted 2010-09

Plain-language summary

The best preparation of small bowel is still unknown. The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the polyethylene glycol (PEG) impact of small bowel preparation for unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding exploration. Three different preparations are evaluated in this study.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>= 18 years old. * Patients who have an indication for video-capsule endoscopy exploration for unexplained gastrointestinal bleeding associated with anaemia (man : haemoglobin \<13 g/dl and woman haemoglobin \<12g/dl) * Less than one year Endoscopic assessment by colonoscopy and gastroscopy * Not participated to an another clinic study. * Written consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Age\<18 years old. * General physical health deterioration such as dehydration or cardiac insufficiency. * Clinical or radiological suspicion of digestive stenosis. * Oral iron taking in the 4 days before video-capsule exploration. * Functional or organic disorders of the gulp * Pregnant women. * Sensibility known about the polyethylene glycol. * No signed consent.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Compare the frequencies of the diagnoses of clinically significant lesions

Timeframe: at the end of video-capsule exploration

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01267981

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Brest

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-01

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.