CURE Digestive Diseases Research Center (DDRC), Human Studies CORE
VA Clinical Merit Review Grant
ASGE Research Foundation Grant
Medtronic Investigator Initiated Research Grant
Current research projects
Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) of a large over-the-scope hemoclip compared to standard endoscopic hemostasis for patients with severe non-variceal UGI bleeding
RCT of Doppler assisted risk stratification and hemostasis compared to GI guideline management to prevent severe delayed post-polypectomy induced ulcer (PPIU) hemorrhage in high risk patients
Database, retrospective cohort studies and prospective RCT of Dieulafoy’s lesions as a cause of severe UGI, small intestine, or colon hemorrhage
Retrospective cohort study of long term outcomes of patients with UGI bleeding from watermelon stomach or portal hypertensive gastropathy treated with MPEC vs. APC
Cohort study of the accuracy of CT scans for detection of esophagogastric varices in patients with severe UGI hemorrhage
Prospective study of urgent capsule endoscopy for localization and diagnosis of patients with severe hematochezia
Future research directions
Multicenter study of OVESCO vs. standard endoscopic hemostasis for severe ulcer and Dieulafoy’s lesion hemorrhage
Multicenter study of Doppler assisted endoscopic risk stratification and hemostasis to prevent delayed bleeding after EMR or polypectomy in the colon, stomach or duodenum in high risk patients
RCT of Cryotherapy vs. APC for control of chronic GI bleeding in patients with watermelon stomach or portal hypertensive gastropathy
Cohort study of delayed EMR or post-polypectomy hemorrhage after resection of UGI benign polyps
Cost analyses of OTSC and PPIU RCT’s when enrollment is completed
Rudolph V. Schindler Award (2012) - Dr. Dennis Jensen was the recipient of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Rudolph V. Schindler Award. This Schindler Award is the society's highest honor, recognizing the person whose accomplishments in endoscopic research, teaching or service to the society exemplifies the standards of Dr. Schindler.