CompletedNot Applicable

Bleeding Ulcer and Erosions Study "BLUE Study"

Norway543 participantsStarted 2015-03

Plain-language summary

A prospective study of bleeding peptic ulcers and/or erosions in the upper gastrointestinal tract - risk-medication, presence of Helicobacter pylori, treatment and outcome.

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: * Patients over 18 years who consent to be enrolled in the study * Patients with hematemesis and/or melena, anemia or positiv FOBT that during gastroscopy are diagnosed with ulcer and/or erosions of the ventricle and/or duodenum. * Gastroscopy must be performed within 24 hours of the findings above. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who do not wish to participate or are not competent to give consent. * Patients that due to language problems or other reasons do not understand the content of the information about the study. * Patients with erosions without hematemesis, in whom one diagnose possible bleeding source on colonoscopy. * Patients with malignant ulcer, ulcer simplex or cameron lesions.

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

Risk medication in peptic ulcer bleeding

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03367897

SponsorOstfold Hospital Trust

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2017-12

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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.