CompletedNot Applicable

Meperidine for Patients Expected to Have Poor Tolerance During Diagnostic Esophagogastroduodenoscopy.

Taiwan110 participantsStarted 2013-09

Plain-language summary

Our pilot results showed that meperidine reduce patient discomfort during EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy). But many patients can tolerate EGD well without any sedative agents. So the investigators target the use of meperidine on patients expected to have poor tolerance in this study, which includ young females with high anxiety level and patients with prior poor tolerance. The investigators test the hypothesis that meperidine improves tolerance and alleviates discomfort for patients expected to have poor tolerance during diagnostic EGD.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * female youger than 65 years with high anxiety level * patients with previous poor tolerance of EGD Exclusion Criteria: * a therapeutic EGD * sedation with other agents * contraindication to Buscopan (hyoscine N-butylbromide) or meperidine * American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) risk Class 3 or higher, renal failure * age less than 20 years or more than 80 years * pregnancy * refusal to provide written informed consent. All participants signed written informed consents

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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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

discomfort score during esophageal intubation

Timeframe: 10 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01948921

SponsorDalin Tzu Chi General Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-03

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