Can an antibiotic help doctors see better during emergency stomach bleeding scopes?
NCT ID NCT06077916
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving azithromycin through a vein before an emergency endoscopy helps clear the stomach of blood and food, making it easier for doctors to find and treat the bleeding source. 224 adults with acute upper GI bleeding were randomly assigned to receive either azithromycin or a placebo. The main goal was to see if the drug improves the quality of the endoscopic view and reduces the need for a second procedure.
What this could mean
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Active substance
azithromycin
What this could lead to
If it works, this could make emergency endoscopy faster and more effective for people with upper GI bleeding, potentially reducing the need for repeat procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center completed trial with no phase designation. Azithromycin may not improve stomach cleansing enough to change practice, and side effects are possible.
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Locations
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Colentina Clinical Hospital
Bucharest, Bucharest, 020125, Romania