Status:
COMPLETED
The Use of Guide Wire in Biliary Cannulation: Angled or Straight Tipped Guide Wire?
Lead Sponsor:
Turku University Hospital
Conditions:
Deep Biliary Cannulation
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to prospectively evaluate the deep biliary cannulation in ERCP with the angled tipped guide wire or the straight tipped guide wire.
Detailed Description
Patients coming to ERCP examination are being divided randomly to two different groups. The deep biliary cannulation is started with predetermined guide wire. If the cannulation does not succeed in tw...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- the need for ERCP assessed by a specialist in gastrointestinal surgery
Exclusion
- prior sphincterotomy
- age under 18
- age over 90
- contrast media allergy
- inability to give informed consent
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
164 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01002404
Start Date
October 1 2009
End Date
October 1 2010
Last Update
October 12 2011
Active Locations (1)
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Turku University Hospital
Turku, Finland, 20521