Metoclopramide in Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed
Upper GI Bleeding, Bleeds Gastric, Bleed Ulcer
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Upper GI Bleeding focused on measuring metoclopramide, prokinetic, Upper endoscopy, EGD, endoscopic gastroduodenoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age 18 and above Admitted to ER or inpatient services at Javon Bea Hospital MercyHealth Riverside Present with upper GI bleeding defined as fresh and bright red hematemesis, coffee-ground hematemesis or melena Plan to undergo EGD within 24 hours since admission or since first symptoms Calculated Glasgow-Blatchford score ≥ 2 Exclusion Criteria: Failure to obtain informed consent Known allergy to metoclopramide Concurrent use of medications known to cause tardive dyskinesia (TD)/extrapyramidal symptoms/neuroleptic malignant syndrome History of TD or dystonic reaction to metoclopramide Pheochromocytoma, catecholamine-releasing paragangliomas Parkinson's Disease Epilepsy Pregnancy or lactation Previous gastrectomy
Sites / Locations
- Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside - MercyHealthRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
Metoclopramide
Placebo
Given 10 mg Metoclopramide prior to Endoscopy
Given saline flush prior to Endoscopy