CompletedNot Applicable

Gastric Capsule Examination for Iron Deficiency Anaemia

United Kingdom48 participantsStarted 2014-09-25

Plain-language summary

This is a pilot prospective single blind controlled trial comparing magnetically steerable gastric capsule endoscopy to conventional oesophagogastroduodenoscopy in diagnosing upper gastrointestinal pathology in patients with recurrent/refractory iron-deficient anaemia.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 20 years and over. * Patients with recurrent/refractory iron deficiency anaemia who require a gastroscopy and small bowel capsule endoscopy as part of their diagnostic investigations. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under the age of 20 years. * Patients with a permanent pacemaker, implantable cardioverter defibrillator or REVEAL device. * Patients with any electronic/magnetic/mechanically controlled devices e.g. sacral nerve stimulators, bladder stimulators. * Patients that are pregnant. * Patients who are unable to understand or speak English.

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

Diagnostic yield (pathology reporting form)

Timeframe: Baseline

Gastric mucosal visibility (Assessed on a 1-5 scale )

Timeframe: Baseline

Patient comfort score (visual analogue and numeric rating scales on Patient Comfort Questionnaire document)

Timeframe: Baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02282553

SponsorSheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-05-23

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Who can participate

Age range

20 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.