CompletedNot Applicable

Comparing Early Versus Elective Colonoscopy

Japan162 participantsStarted 2016-01-29

Plain-language summary

This multi-center, randomized controlled trial study is planned to include 162 outpatients with onset of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding to compare the rate of identification of stigmata of recent hemorrhage (SRH), and other clinical outcomes, including the 30-day rebleeding rate, between 'early' colonoscopy and 'elective' colonoscopy.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Males or females aged ≥ 20 years, presenting with moderate-to-severe hematochezia or melena within 24 h of arrival, defined as (i) more than three occurrences of hematochezia within 8 h, (ii) hemorrhagic shock, or (iii) requiring transfusion.
✓. Provision of signed and dated informed consent form.
✓. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Patients with hematemesis, black vomiting, or melena.
✕. Patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding, diagnosed by nasogastric tube or upper endoscopy.
✕. Patients who have impossible consumed the oral bowel preparation solution.
✕. Patients who have undergone computed tomography.
✕. Patients who have been diagnosed with peptic ulcer diseases within the previous 10 days.
✕. Ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease patients.
✕. Patients who have undergone abdominal surgery within the previous 10 days.
✕. Patients who have undergone polypectomy, endoscopic mucosal resection, or endoscopic submucosal dissection of the lower gastrointestinal tract within the previous 10 days.

What they're measuring

Stigmata of Recent Hemorrhage (SRH) Identification Rate

Timeframe: 0-4 day

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03098173

SponsorTokyo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-08-24

Results submitted2019-09-26

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