Effect of Second-look Endoscopy on Peptic Ulcer Rebleeding in Patients With Early Resumption of A… (NCT02840929) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Effect of Second-look Endoscopy on Peptic Ulcer Rebleeding in Patients With Early Resumption of Antiplatelet Agents
Stopped: Slow recruitment
China, Hong Kong2 participantsStarted 2016-07
Plain-language summary
OBJECTIVES: Up to 15% of patients with peptic ulcer bleeding will develop rebleeding, mainly in those with ulcers of higher-risk stigmata (i.e. Forrest class Ia to IIb). Randomized trials show that second-look endoscopy is effective in reducing rebleeding rate. However, whether to withhold aspirin or other anti-platelet agents (for the treatment of established cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases) remains controversial. Studies have shown that although continuation of anti-platelet agents reduces mortality rate due to reduced cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events, there is a marginal increase in rebleeding risk.
HYPOTHESIS: We hypothesize that continuation of aspirin or other anti-platelet agents coupled with second-look endoscopy could reduce the rebleeding rate without increasing the risk of thromboembolic events in high-risk patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Antiplatelet for both primary and secondary prophylaxis
* Peptic ulcers of Forrest class Ia (spurting of blood), Ib (oozing of blood), IIa (visible vessel) \& IIb (adherent clot)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Peptic ulcers of class IIc (pigmented ulcer base) \& III (clean ulcer base)
* Unsuccessful endoscopic hemostasis
* Ulcer perforation
* Gastric outlet obstruction precluding passage of scope to D2
* Malignant ulcers
* Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) allergy
* Concomitant anticoagulants
* Pregnancy
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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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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?
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