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NCT Number: NCT00164996

Ultrathin Versus Conventional Esophagogastroduodenoscopy in Unsedated Patient With or Without Local Pharyngeal Anaesthesia

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether an ultrathin endoscope will improve a patient's tolerance during the procedure. In addition, this study will look at whether local pharyngeal anaesthesia is necessary during ultrathin endoscopy.

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Key information

Conditions

Dyspepsia Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Digestive

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 3

Primary location

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, China

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Aged between 18-70

Exclusion criteria

  • Previous experience of upper endoscopy
  • Allergy to local pharyngeal anaesthesia
  • Patient requesting sedation during endoscopy

Treatment and study plan

Local pharyngeal anaesthesia

Procedure

Ultrathin endoscope

Device

Primary outcomes

  1. patient's tolerance and anxiety in visual analog scale (VAS) score

Secondary outcomes

  1. patient's satisfaction; procedure time; complications

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of Ultrathin Versus Conventional Esophagogastroduodenoscopy in Unsedated Patients With or Without Local Pharyngeal Anaesthesia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2004
Primary completion
2010
First posted
Sep 14, 2005
Registry last updated
Feb 17, 2012

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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