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MCCE in Assessing Efficacy of Gastro-oesophageal Varices

China96 participantsStarted 2020-01-01

Plain-language summary

This study proposed for the first time the use of MCE to evaluate the efficacy of the treatment of gastroesophageal varices, and compared the examination results with the gold standard to explore whether MCE could replace the electronic gastroscopy as the preferred non-invasive evaluation method for the treatment of gastroesophageal varices.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 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: * 18-75 years old * Confirmed cirrhosis by clinical or pathological biopsy * Previous endoscopic treatment of esophageal and gastric varices, including but not limited to sclerotherapy, injection of tissue adhesives, skin entrapment, etc * Electronic gastroscopy is to be performed * Voluntary informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Absolute contraindications: * Patients without surgical conditions or refusing any abdominal surgery (once the capsule is stranded, it cannot be removed by surgery) * There is a pacemaker in the body, except that the pacemaker is a new MRI compatible product * Electronic devices such as cochlear implants, magnetic metal drug infusion pumps, nerve stimulators and magnetic metal foreign bodies are implanted in the body; * .Women during pregnancy Relative contraindication: * Gastrointestinal obstruction, stenosis, and fistula are known or suspected * Dysphagia

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

Evaluating the clinical usefulness of MCE in assessing the efficacy of gastro-oesophageal varices treated under gastroscopy.

Timeframe: 15-30 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04984863

SponsorRuijin Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-01-30

Contact for this trial

Duowu Zou, M.D.

+86-13901617608 zdw12125@rjh.com.cn

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