Hemostasis of Active Gastrointestinal (GI) Luminal Tract Bleeding
Bleeding Peptic UlcersThe objective of this study is to show that Hemospray is effective in achieving initial hemostasis and documenting rate of further bleed when compared to standard of care.
Precise Delivery of Tranexamic Acid to Enhance Endoscopic Hemostasis for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
Peptic Ulcer HemorrhagePeptic ulcer bleeding is a common emergency for patients who need therapeutic endoscopy. According to international guidelines and Taiwan consensus, the standard therapy included proton pump inhibitor (PPI) and endoscopic therapy. For high-risk peptic ulcers, such as active spurting, oozing bleeding, a nonbleeding visible vessel or ulcers with adherent clots, we apply endoscopic hemostasis with epinephrine injection in combination with either heater probe coagulation, hemoclipping and/or rubber band ligation. Parenteral high-dose PPI is administered after endoscopic hemostasis. Though current standard endoscopic therapy plus PPI infusion are highly effective, 5%-10% of the patients still experience recurrence of bleeding after the initial treatment. It is still an important issue to reduce recurrent peptic ulcer bleeding after standard endoscopic therapy. Tranexamic acid reduces bleeding by inhibiting clot breakdown by inhibiting the degradation of fibrin by plasmin. It is effective to be used topically to reduce bleeding during surgery. However, the effect of application of tranexamic acid orally or intravenously for gastrointestinal bleeding was still controversial, probably because that the route of tranexamic acid use is not precise at the bleeding site. Tranexamic acid has anti-fibrinolytic effects at the bleeding site, so it is possible that use of tranexamic acid locally may have better efficacy than via intravenous or oral route. We propose to investigate the effectiveness and safety when using tranexamic acid locally under endoscopic guidance in patients with peptic ulcer bleeding after standard endoscopic therapy.
Combined Endoscopic & Radiologic Intervention For Management Of Acute Perforated Peptic Ulcer
AbdomenAcuteThe investigators included all patients who were developed acute perforated peptic ulcer manifestations and were admitted to our hospital between December 2019 to August 2021. The study was approved by the research and Ethics committee of our university and performed in accordance with the code of ethics of the world medical association (Declaration of Helsinki) for studies involving humans. A written informed consent was obtained from all participants. The sample size was calculated using open Epi program using the following data ; confidence interval 95% , power of test 80% , ratio of unexposed/exposed 1, percent of patients with successful management of acute perforated peptic ulcer by surgical intervention 90% and those with successful management by endoscopy 99% , odds ratio 99%, and risk ratio 2 , so the calculated sample size equal 100 patients divided into two equal groups. Group (1) included 50 patients managed by combined endoscopic & radiologic intervention , group (2) included 50 patients managed by surgery.
Empirical Rescue Therapies of Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Functional DyspepsiaScarred Peptic UlcerThe increase of antibiotic resistance to H. pylori causes failure of treatment. Furazolidone, amoxicillin and tetracycline are good candidates for rescue therapy since resistance to these three antimicrobials was rare. It is necessary to assess the efficacy and safety of these four bismuth-containing quadruple regimens with above antibiotics as empirical rescue therapies for H. pylori eradication.
Aizthromycin or Clarithromycin in H-pylori Eradication Regimen
Peptic UlcerDyspepsia1 moreThe Aim of this study is comparison between two regimens containing clarithromycinand azithromycin.
Effect of ALBIS on Gastroduodenal Mucosal Injury in Patients Receiving Dual Antiplatelet Therapy...
GastritisGastroduodenal UlcerThe purpose of this study is to evaluate effectiveness of ALBIS on Gastroduodenal Mucosal Injury in Patients Receiving Dual Antiplatelet Therapy after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
Argon Plasma Coagulation for Bleeding Peptic Ulcers
Bleeding UlcersBackground: A second endoscopic method added to injection therapy is recommended for high-risk bleeding peptic ulcers. Many endoscopic devices have been proved as useful hemostatic instruments, whereas the hemostatic efficacy of argon plasma coagulation (APC) has not been widely investigated. Aim: This study was designed to know whether additional APC treatment could influence the hemostatic efficacy after endoscopic injection therapy in treating high-risk bleeding ulcers. Methods: From October 2010 to January 2012, eligible patients who had high-risk bleeding ulcers were admitted to our hospital. They prospectively randomly underwent either APC therapy plus distilled water injection or distilled water injection alone. Pantoprazole infusion was conducted during the fasting period after endoscopy and orally for 8 weeks to encourage ulcer healing. Episodes of rebleeding were retreated with endoscopic combination therapy. Patients who did not benefit from retreatment underwent emergency surgery or transarterial embolization (TAE).
Helicobacter Pylori Eradication With Berberine Quadruple Therapy Versus Bismuth-containing Quadruple...
GastritisPeptic Ulcer1 moreThis study aims at evaluating efficacy and safety of berberine-containing quadruple therapy(berberine, esomeprazole, clarithromycin and amoxicillin) versus bismuth-containing quadruple therapy (bismuth,esomeprazole,clarithromycin and amoxicillin) in H. pylori eradication. It is hypothesized that berberine-containing quadruple therapy is non-inferior to bismuth-containing quadruple therapy. Patients with confirmed H. pylori positive status will be randomized to one of the treatments described above. At week 2 and 6 follow-up visits, a urea breath test(UBT) will be performed to confirm eradication.
Helicobacter Pylori Eradication With Berberine Quadruple Therapy Versus Clarithromycin Quadruple...
GastritisPeptic Ulcer1 moreThis study aims at evaluating efficacy and safety of berberine-containing quadruple therapy(berberine, lansoprazole, bismuth and amoxicillin) versus clarithromycin-containing quadruple therapy (clarithromycin,lansoprazole, bismuth and amoxicillin) in H. pylori eradication. It is hypothesized that berberine-containing quadruple therapy is non-inferior to clarithromycin-containing quadruple therapy. Patients with confirmed H. pylori positive status will be randomized to one of the treatments described above. At week 2 and 6 follow-up visits, a urea breath test(UBT) will be performed to confirm eradication.
A Comparison of Safety and Treatment in Subjects With Osteoarthritis Taking Low Dose Aspirin
OsteoarthritisPeptic UlcerThe purpose of this study is to compare the gastroduodenal ulceration rate, gastrointestinal complication rate and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug-associated dyspepsia between lansoprazole, naproxen and celecoxib, taken once daily (QD) or twice daily (BID), in participants with osteoarthritis taking low dose aspirin.