Pan-intestinal Capsule Endoscopy Versus Colonoscopy in Iron Deficiency Anemia or Overt GI Bleeding (NCT04782986) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Pan-intestinal Capsule Endoscopy Versus Colonoscopy in Iron Deficiency Anemia or Overt GI Bleeding
Portugal100 participantsStarted 2020-06-19
Plain-language summary
The authors hypothesize that in patients with iron deficiency anemia or gastrointestinal bleeding, pan-intestinal capsule endoscopy is a safe and well tolerated procedure that may improve diagnostic yield comparatively to the current standard invasive colonoscopy.
Who can participate
Age range
8 Years – 100 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Exclusion criteria
. Lack of informed consent
. Suspected lesions at index EGD that could justify the anemia or digestive bleeding
. Known history of gastroparesis or bowel dysmotility
. Known or suspected intestinal stricture
. Female patients with potential gynaecological source of bleeding causative of the clinical condition
. Patients with severe malnutrition
. Patients unable to walk at least for short periods and/or with neurological and/or psychiatric condition potentially favouring protocol deviations
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
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Number of participants with at least one potentially bleeding lesion detected in small bowel and/or colon