New clip tested in 250 patients to seal gut bleeds and tears

NCT ID NCT05852457

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

Summary

This study tracks how well a device called the DAT clip works during routine endoscopy to stop bleeding, close perforations (holes), or treat fistulas (abnormal connections) in the digestive tract. Researchers will record data from 250 adults who need this clip as part of their standard care. The main goal is to see how often the clip fully closes the target area.

What this could mean

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Active substance
DAT clip (a medical device used during endoscopy to close holes or stop bleeding)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could confirm that the DAT clip is a reliable tool for managing common GI emergencies like bleeding or perforations during routine procedures.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may not prove the clip is better than other methods. Success depends on the skill of the doctor and the specific case.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 250 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2022

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Adult patients scheduled to undergo endoscopic procedures at participating centers as medically indicated will be considered for the study.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older. * Patients scheduled to undergo endoscopic procedures as part of their routine care in which endoscopic clip closure is clinically indicated: Treatment of bleeding Treatment of perforation and/or fistulas Tissue approximation for mucosal gaps associated with endoscopic resection (e.g., endoscopic mucosal resection, endoscopic submucosal dissection) or third space endoscopy (e.g., peroral endoscopic myotomy in the gastrointestinal tract) Exclusion Criteria: * Any contraindications to performing endoscopy. * Participants in another research protocol that could interfere or influence the outcomes measures of the present study.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • AdventHealth Orlando

    RECRUITING

    Orlando, Florida, 32803, United States

  • Parkview Health

    RECRUITING

    Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46845, United States

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