ENDOSCOPY

This study is testing if attaching a clear cap to the tip of an endoscope helps doctors find and stop severe upper stomach bleeding more quickly and successfully. It will involve 72 adult patients who come to the hospital with this type of emergency bleeding. The goal is to see i…

This study aims to see if small tissue samples taken during an endoscopy (a tube with a camera) are just as good as larger samples taken during surgery for identifying important features of stomach cancer. Researchers will compare results from both types of samples from 510 patie…

This study is testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to help doctors during endoscopy exams. The AI automatically analyzes images of the stomach lining to look for and score a specific change called intestinal metaplasia, which can increase cancer risk. Resear…

This study is testing whether doctors can comfortably use an Apple Vision Pro virtual reality headset while performing common internal exams like colonoscopies. The main goal is to see if the headset helps reduce physical strain and the risk of muscle or joint injuries for the do…

This study is testing whether a newer sedation drug called remimazolam works as well as the commonly used drug propofol for keeping patients comfortable during routine endoscopic procedures like colonoscopies. It will enroll 100 adults to see if the new drug is a practical option…

This study aims to understand how often serious airway problems in children with tracheostomies show no symptoms. Researchers will check if reports from parents or pediatricians can reliably predict these complications found during routine scopes. The goal is to see if future mon…

This study aims to find out if intensive, short-term endoscopy training programs are worth the money and effort. Researchers will compare 200 doctors who received this 'immersion' training with those who did not, looking at their skill improvement, speed of certification, and con…