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Prevalence of Gastric Motor Dysfunction and Upper GI Symptoms in Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasias

United States30 participantsStarted 2024-03-22

Plain-language summary

The researchers are trying to find out more about Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia (GAVE). This is a condition that affects the blood vessels in the stomach, leading to their enlargement and possible bleeding. It can also cause symptoms such as abdominal pain and nausea. By participating in this study, you will help us learn how often these symptoms occur and how they relate to stomach functioning.

Who can participate

Age range

19 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 \>18 years of age with endoscopic evidence of Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia. * Willingness to participate in the study * Capacity to provide informed consent. * No evidence of organic, systemic, or metabolic disease (e.g. diabetes mellitus) to explain the symptoms on routine investigations Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with transfusion dependent blood loss. * Patients with severe decompensated liver disease. * Patients with end stage renal disease. * Presence of other diseases (structural or metabolic) which could interfere with interpretation of the study results. * Pregnant or lactating women. * Patients who have not had a CBC and differential blood draw completed within the last six months. * Current heavy alcohol use.

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

Nepean Dyspepsia Index

Timeframe: baseline

Abridged Bowel Disease Questionnaire

Timeframe: baseline

Leuven Postprandial Distress Scale

Timeframe: baseline

Bowel Disease Screen Questionnaire

Timeframe: Baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06306963

SponsorMayo Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-09-01

Contact for this trial

Taylor N Hines

507-538-9959 hines.taylor@mayo.edu

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

19 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.