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Comparison of the Efficiency of Left-Sided versus Right-Sided Pyriform Sinus Approach During Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Insertion: A Single-Center, Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial

Comparison of the Efficiency of Left-Sided versus Right-Sided Pyriform Sinus Approach During Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Insertion: A Single-Center, Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600120591
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-03-17
Start date
2026-04-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-23

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Gastric diseases

Interventions

L group:The endoscopist intentionally and primarily directed the endoscope tip towards the left pyriform sinus for esophageal intubation.
R group:The endoscopist intentionally and primarily directed the endoscope tip towards the right pyriform sinus for esophageal intubation.

Sponsors

Wuhan Fourth Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Age 18-80 years; 2.absence of absolute or relative contraindications to gastroscopy (suspected or confirmed gastrointestinal perforation, severe hemodynamic instability, recent myocardial infarction or unstable angina (within 6 months), severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or respiratory failure); 3.ability to understand and sign the informed consent form; 4.willingness to undergo unsedated gastroscopy.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. History of upper gastrointestinal surgery; 2.(2) Known or suspected anatomical abnormalities of the pharynx or esophagus; 3.(3) Previous history of head and neck radiotherapy; 4.(4) Active upper gastrointestinal bleeding; 5.(5) Cervical spine pathology limiting neck extension; 6.(6) Pregnancy; 7.(7) Inability to cooperate with unsedated procedure. Exclusion criteria.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The pyriform sinus passage time;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Patients' willingness to repeat gastroscopy;Procedure-related complications;First-attempt success;Incidence of sore throat;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactWang Dongchu

Wuhan Fourth Hospital

506428426@qq.com+86 27 83930105

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 3, 2026