Effectiveness of an algorithm-based decision in patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN17886276

Enrollment

300

Registered

2005-10-25

Start date

1995-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-02-03

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Conditions

Upper gastrointestinal symptoms. Digestive System Gastrointestinal

Interventions

Patients were randomised to: A. Decision to perform a gastroscopy supported by information about the appropriateness of the intended decision B. Decision to perform gas

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Outpatients suffering upper GI symptoms referred for ambulatory upper GI endoscopy.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Refusal of patients 2. Refusal of physician

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. GI symptoms 2. Patient satisfaction 3. Health-related quality of life	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Drug for GI symptoms used 2. Absenteeism	—

Countries

Switzerland

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026