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Recruiting NCT03363061

Patients on Antithrombotics for Colonoscopy

Trial Parameters

Condition Antithrombotics
Sponsor Chinese University of Hong Kong
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Phase N/A
Enrollment 6,000
Sex ALL
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Start Date 2017-12-08
Completion 2027-11-30

Brief Summary

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 with the continuation of antithrombotics. Colonoscopy remains one of the commonest endoscopic procedures performed. The optimal management strategy of different antithrombotics during colonoscopy remains unclear.

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

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