Patients on Antithrombotics for Colonoscopy

Recruiting Observational Study
Antithrombotics Colonoscopy
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
6,000 (estimated)
Sponsor
Chinese University of Hong Kong · Other
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About This Trial
The use of antithrombotics (antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants) is increasing with an aging global population.Management of antithrombotics in patients undergoing invasive procedures including gastrointestinal endoscopy remains a challenge. Management approach includes taking a precarious balance between the risk of thromboembolism after interruption of antithrombotics and risk of bleeding wit…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients must be over 18 years of age * Patients undergoing elective colonoscopy for any indication, who are receiving antithrombotics * Informed consent is obtained Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under 18 years of age * Inability to give informed consent
Contacts

Moe Htet Kyaw, MBBS

35053476

moehkyaw@cuhk.edu.hk

CONTACT

Ka Man Kee, MPH

35053855

carmenkee@cuhk.edu.hk

CONTACT