Status:
UNKNOWN
Biliary Tissue Sampling Using a Cytology Brush or the GIUM Catheter
Lead Sponsor:
University Hospital, Geneva
Conditions:
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Cholangiocarcinoma
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
Introduction In patients with a biliary obstruction, tissue is acquired immediately before drainage during endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP). This is performed by passing a brush ...
Detailed Description
Introduction Many patients with a suspected malignant biliary obstruction are considered unsuitable for surgery because of locally advanced or metastatic disease or poor clinical performance status. ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Suspicion of malignant biliary stricture without prior histopathologic confirmation;
- Informed consent for ERCP, including sampling and dilation modalities, obtained.
Exclusion
- Coagulopathy not corrected by administration of vitamin K or fresh frozen plasma;
- Inability to pass a guidewire through the stricture;
- Hilar stricture
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
68 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00160836
Start Date
October 1 2004
Last Update
April 19 2007
Active Locations (3)
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1
Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital Italiano
Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1428
2
Clinica SUIZO-ARGENTINA
Buenos Aires, Argentina, 1461
3
Department of Gastroenterology, San Martin Hospital
La Plata, Argentina, 1900