Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Atmospheric Pressure Relationship

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: GastroIntestinal Bleeding; Atmospheric Pressure; Adverse Effect

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06515353

GIB and Atmospheric Pressure

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to investigate whether atmospheric pressure has an effect on upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB), which includes causes such as peptic ulcer disease, esophagitis, gastritis, gastrointestinal varices, Mallory-Weiss tears, and gastric cancer. The goal is to determine the impact of atmospheric pressure and gather information on its role in high-risk UGIB.

Full description

ur study aims to investigate the potential effects of changes in atmospheric pressure on gastrointestinal bleeding, and if such effects exist, to review treatment adjustments based on weather forecasts for hypertensive patients to prevent potential hypertensive emergencies and enhance patient comfort. This research poses no risk to patients and is purely observational and clinical in nature.

After initial evaluation upon presentation to the emergency department, patients will undergo routine emergency department monitoring for gastrointestinal bleeding, including physical examination, vital sign monitoring, evaluation of coagulation parameters, and hemoglobin levels. Apart from routine tests, no additional invasive or non-invasive procedures will be performed by us.

Obtained data from patients and atmospheric pressure data will be analyzed and evaluated. Results will be analyzed to determine any relation between gastrointestinal bleeding and atmospheric pressure changes

Enrollment: 250 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Patients aged 18 and above Patients presenting to the emergency department with complaints of gastrointestinal bleeding, whether active or resolved Patients willing to participate in the study Patients from central districts of Ankara

Exclusion criteria

Patients under the age of 18 Pregnant individuals Patients with a history of trauma at the time of admission Patients declaring they are from a city other than Ankara

Trial design

250 participants in 1 patient group

GI Bleeding

Description:

Patients administered to emergency department with GI bleeding will be scrrened and obtained retrospectively from hospital system. Atmospheric pressure data will be obtained from Meteorology Directorate. Patients' data will be evaluated according to atmospheric pressure values.