Clinical Trial: Gastrointestinal Evaluation in Young Men With Iron Deficiency Anemia

Study Status: Terminated
Recruit Status: Unknown status
Study Type: Observational

Official Title: Prospective Evaluation of the Gastrointestinal Tract in Young Men With Iron Deficiency Anemia

Brief Summary: Both upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy are recommended in men and post-menopausal women with iron deficiency anemia. Due to lack of data on the yield of these endoscopies in young men, they are currently investigated as older men. The aim of this study is to evaluate prospectively the prevalence of various gastrointestinal lesions in young men with iron deficiency anemia. Our hypothesis is that the diagnostic yield of colonoscopy in young anemic men without gastrointestinal symptoms is very low, especially if a potential lesion is detected during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Therefore, this study will try to identify predicting factors regarding the yield of both endoscopies. Another purpose is to evaluate the outcome of patients with negative endoscopic results, during a follow-up of two years.

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Sponsor: Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

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Information By: Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

Dates:
Date Received: July 8, 2007
Date Started: August 2007
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Last Updated: July 12, 2007
Last Verified: June 2007