Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding Peripheral Pulse Volume Changes

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine if peripheral pulse volume (PV) changes predict active and re-bleeding in patients with suspected gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding.

 

 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults (age >18yr) undergoing emergent endoscopy for active GI bleeding will be included.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Patients with pre-existing heart failure (ejection fraction <40%), cardiac rhythm abnormalities, peripheral vascular disease will be excluded. Patients with underlying implanted cardiac electrical devices, spinal cord stimulators will also be excluded.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 6/20/23. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Andrew Storm, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Haley Thie M.H.A.

(507) 266-7071

Thie.Haley@mayo.edu

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Publications

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