How green is your endoscopy? study tracks carbon cost of stomach scopes

NCT ID NCT07261228

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This observational study measures the carbon footprint produced during upper GI endoscopy in 75 patients with either dyspepsia (diagnostic scope) or non-variceal upper GI bleeding (therapeutic scope). Researchers track emissions from when a patient enters the endoscopy room until they leave. The goal is to compare environmental impact between diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and across different bleeding-control techniques.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help hospitals understand and reduce the environmental impact of common endoscopic procedures.
What could go wrong: This is a small observational study (75 participants) that only measures carbon footprint during the procedure, not overall healthcare impact. Results may not apply to other settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dyspepsia

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CARBON FOOTPRINT IN UPPER GI ENDOSCOPY DYSPEPSIA NON-VARICEAL UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING

How green is your endoscopy? study tracks carbon cost of stomach scopes

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