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| Name | Class |
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| Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research | OTHER |
| Calgary Health Region | OTHER |
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The purpose of this study is to conduct a cost-effectiveness analysis of wireless capsule endoscopy in the investigation of patients with overt obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. To inform this analysis, a randomized controlled trial of capsule endoscopy compared with standard care will be conducted
The purpose of this study is to conduct a cost-effectiveness analysis of wireless capsule endoscopy in the investigation of patients with overt obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. To inform this analysis, a randomized controlled trial of capsule endoscopy compared with standard care will be conducted. Patients randomized 1:1.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Experimental | Wireless capsule endoscopy |
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| 2 | Active Comparator | Standard care |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Wireless capsule endoscopy | Device | wire less capsule endoscopy |
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| standard care |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| sf36 | 48 weeks | |
| giqli | 48 weeks | |
| eq50 | 48 weeks | |
| diagnostic yield | 48 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| transfusions | 48 weeks |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Robert J Hilsden, MD PhD | University of Calgary | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| University of Calgary | Calgary | Alberta | T2N4N1 | Canada |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D053704 | Capsule Endoscopy |
| D059039 | Standard of Care |
| ID | Term |
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| D016099 | Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal |
| D016145 | Endoscopy, Digestive System |
| D004724 | Endoscopy |
| D003949 | Diagnostic Techniques, Surgical |
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| Other |
standard diagnostic evaluation as decided by treating physician |
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| D019937 | Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures |
| D003933 | Diagnosis |
| D019984 | Quality Indicators, Health Care |
| D011787 | Quality of Health Care |
| D006298 | Health Services Administration |
| D017530 | Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation |