Study of Two Fasting Procedures Before Gastroscopy: 6 Hours Versus 2 Hours for Clear Fluids (NCT03706846) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Study of Two Fasting Procedures Before Gastroscopy: 6 Hours Versus 2 Hours for Clear Fluids
France70 participantsStarted 2018-04-18
Plain-language summary
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is the key examination for screening for precancerous and cancerous lesions of the esophagus and stomach. This study aims to describe the quality of the visualization of the esophageal and gastric mucosa, the safety of use of two fasting procedures before gastroscopy and the feeling of patients. The population evaluated here concerns cirrhotic patients, at high risk of developing a precancerous lesion of the upper gastrointestinal tract.
The investigator carries out a prospective, monocentric (Besançon CHRU), interventional and randomized study according to two fasting procedures before gastroscopy: 6 hours (F6 group) versus 2 hours (F2 group) for clear fluids. The primary endpoint was to describe and compare the quality of visualization of the esophageal and gastric mucosa, graded from A (good quality) to C (poor quality) according to a score. developed by Elvas et al. (Endoscopy 2017).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age \> 18 years,
* Male or female
* Cirrhosis based on radiological, clinical, biological or histological criteria
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diabetes for more than 10 years;
* Under 18 years of age;
* History of inhalation
* Patients in whom the gastrointestinal anatomy has not been retained
* Subjects who were unlikely to cooperate with the study and / or in whom poor cooperation was anticipated by the investigator
* Pregnant women Patients taking drugs that may slow down gastric Emptying such as: anticholinergic drugs, phenothiazines, antidepressants History of esophageal radiotherapy Unsubstituted hypothyroidism
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
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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?
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
1
Score for quality of visualization of the esophageal and gastric mucosa
Timeframe: During endoscopy
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03706846
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon