Status:

TERMINATED

Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography Versus Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in the Approach to Patients With Suspected Biliary Obstruction

Lead Sponsor:

McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

Collaborating Sponsors:

Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research

American College of Gastroenterology

Conditions:

Suspected Biliary Obstruction

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The main objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness and costs of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) and compare it to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) ...

Detailed Description

The approach to investigation and management of intermediate-risk biliary obstruction is controversial. Both magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography(MRCP)and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancrea...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age greater than 18 years
  • Elevated bilirubin (\>30 umol/L)
  • CBD dilatation on ultrasound: greater than 7 mm wide with gallbladder in situ, or 10mm wide in patient post-cholecystectomy
  • Suspected or detected gallstone on ultrasound

Exclusion

  • Low probability of biliary tract disease
  • Active cholangitis
  • Bilio-pancreatic pathology identified on ultrasound or CT scan
  • Any clinical condition precluding MRCP or ERCP: severe cardio-respiratory disease, pregnancy, significant coagulopathy (INR over 1.5)
  • Presence of Roux-en-Y bilio-enteric anastomosis
  • Any metallic implant making ERCP or MRCP hazardous
  • ERCP or MRCP performed within 6 months prior to study inclusion

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 1997

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 1 2002

Estimated Enrollment :

378 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01424657

Start Date

October 1 1997

End Date

July 1 2002

Last Update

August 29 2011

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MUHC- McGill University Health Center

Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3G 1A4