External Validation of the Glasgow-Blatchford Bleeding Score in a Tunisian Population

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Conditions studied: Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding (UGIB), Glasgow-Blatchford Score

In brief

This study aims to externally validate the Glasgow-Blatchford Score (GBS) in a Tunisian population presenting with non-traumatic upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Despite advances in endoscopic management, early risk stratification remains essential to guide clinical decision-making. In Tunisia, the routine hospitalization of all patients for observation presents a challenge, highlighting the need for reliable prognostic tools. The study is designed as a multicenter, descriptive, and analytical investigation across several emergency departments. Adult patients (≥16 years) will be included, with follow-up conducted at 30 days to assess for adverse outcomes including rebleeding, the need for hemostasis, complications, and mortality. Clinical and epidemiological data will be collected using a standardized form. Statistical analysis will evaluate the predictive performance of the GBS, focusing on sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values for 30-day outcomes. The results are expected to determine whether GBS is a valid and useful tool for risk assessment in the Tunisian context, potentially aiding in more efficient and targeted patient management.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT07089277
Run by: Hôpital Universitaire Sahloul
People needed: 250
Starts: 2024-01-01
Expected to finish: 2025-12-30
Last updated by the study team: 2025-07-28

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

Adult patients (≥18 years) presenting with non-traumatic upper gastrointestinal bleeding

You may not qualify if…

patients under 18 years of age.
Diagnosis of external hemorrhoids with mucosal lesions.
Patients who do not consent, are lost to follow-up, or have incomplete data.

Where it is running

Sahloul University Hospital — Sousse, Tunisia (enrolling)

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