Gastrointestinal Evaluation in Young Men With Iron Deficiency Anemia

July 12, 2007 updated by: Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

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

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.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Israel
      • Zerifin, Israel, 70300
        • Institute of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Assaf harofeh Medical Center

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 40 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Men < 40 years old of age with iron deficiency.
  • hemoglobin level less than 13 gr/dl documented during the 2 years prior to entering the study with one of the following: 1) iron level less than 45 μg /dl and transferrin saturation less than 10%; 2) ferritin level less than 20 μg/L (both documented during the 4 months prior to entering the study).

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Previously diagnosed disease that explain iron deficiency anemia
  • Colonoscopy performed during the last 4 years
  • Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy performed during the last 2 years

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Alain Nimrod Kimchi, M.D., Institute of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center, 70300 Zerifin, Israel

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 8, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 8, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

July 10, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 13, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 12, 2007

Last Verified

June 1, 2007

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 64/07

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