Effectiveness of an algorithm-based decision in patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN17886276 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN17886276 |
| Protocol serial number | N/A |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV) |
| Funders | Swiss National Science Foundation,, SNF 3200-040522.94/1, DUMSC, Hospices-CHUV, Lausanne |
- Submission date
- 09/09/2005
- Registration date
- 25/10/2005
- Last edited
- 17/01/2020
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Digestive System
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Dr Bernard Burnand
Scientific
Scientific
IUMSP
Bugnon 17
Lausanne
1005
Switzerland
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Scientific title | Effectiveness of an algorithm-based decision in patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy |
| Study objectives | The use of an algorithm-based decision to limit access to endoscopy in patients who have an appropriate indication does not modify gastrointestinal (GI) related outcomes. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Upper gastrointestinal symptoms. |
| Intervention | Patients were randomised to: A. Decision to perform a gastroscopy supported by information about the appropriateness of the intended decision B. Decision to perform gastroscopy based on a usual care approach |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
1. GI symptoms |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
1. Drug for GI symptoms used |
| Completion date | 31/03/1996 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 300 |
| Key inclusion criteria | Outpatients suffering upper GI symptoms referred for ambulatory upper GI endoscopy. |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. Refusal of patients 2. Refusal of physician |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/01/1995 |
| Date of final enrolment | 31/03/1996 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Switzerland
Study participating centre
IUMSP
Lausanne
1005
Switzerland
1005
Switzerland
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | |
| IPD sharing plan |
Editorial Notes
17/01/2020: Internal review.
