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Early Videocapsule Endoscopy for Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Sponsor: University of Alberta

Summary

The objective of this study is to determine whether early video capsule endoscopy (VCE) immediately after a negative gastroscopy in the setting of suspected upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) improves patient outcomes as compared to the standard approach which typically involves performing colonoscopy prior to small bowel investigations. We aim to examine the differences in diagnostic yield, total number of procedures, length of hospitalization, mortality rates, and healthcare cost between the two groups.

Official title: A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Efficacy of Early Videocapsule Endoscopy Following Negative Gastroscopy in Patients Presenting With Suspected Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

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