Status:
COMPLETED
Efficacy and Cost Analysis of Plastic Stent Compare to Metallic Stent in Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma
Lead Sponsor:
Khon Kaen University
Conditions:
Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the adequacy of unilateral endoscopic biliary drainage using metallic stent with plastic stent in unresectable, complex, hilar, cholangiocarcinoma and cost anal...
Detailed Description
There are two types of biliary stents: 1) the plastic stent made from polyethylene or polytetrafluoroethylene; and, 2) the metal stent braided in the form of a tubular mesh from surgical-grade stainle...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Unresectable complex hilar cholangiocarcinoma which diagnosis and staging based on computed tomography(CT) or magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)
Exclusion
- Patients with ASA 4 or 5
- Patients with liver failure.
- Patients unable to comply with follow-up
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
108 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00721175
Start Date
November 1 2007
End Date
September 1 2010
Last Update
December 23 2011
Active Locations (1)
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1
Srinagarind Hospital. KhonKaen University.
Muang, KhonKaen, Thailand, 40002