๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2024-09-23

Colonoscopy and Antiplatelet Therapy Trial (NCT06613191)

P2Y12 Inhibitor Versus Aspirin Monotherapy in Patients Undergoing Elective Screening and Surveillance Colonoscopy

๐ŸŸก Not Yet Recruiting Phase4 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Ochsner Health System

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Patients on dual antiplatelet therapy )aspirin plus a P2Y12 inhibitor \[clopidogrel, prasugrel, or ticagrelor\]) undergoing screening or surveilance colonoscopy are at increased risk for bleeding from the procedure. Patients are ussually asked to stop the P2Y12 inhibitor for the procedure. Currently, recommendation is that patients only on a P2Y12 inhibitor be changes to aspirin for the procedure. This pilot study will evaluate if there is a large difference in bleeding between patients only taking aspirin compared with patients only taking a P2Y12 inhibitor. Patinets who participate will randomly be randomly asked to stop either aspirin or the P2Y12 inhibitor 1 week before the procedure. Periprocedural bleeding and bleeding after the procedure for iup to 30 days.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Ochsner Health โ€” New Orleans, Louisiana

Age range: 45 Years

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Ochsner Health โ€” New Orleans, Louisiana

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (504) 842-2421

Email: mark.effrob@ochsner.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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