Single-Use vs Reusable Duodenoscopes for Biliary and Pancreatic Diseases
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Stanford University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of the study is to compare the success rates of procedure success and complication rates in patients undergoing Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) using two types of currently available endoscopes. These are (1) duodenoscope with a Single-use distal cover or (2) a conventional reusable duodenoscope.
Research Team
SB
Subhas Banerjee, MD
Principal Investigator
Stanford University
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults over 18 who need an ERCP, a special procedure for issues with bile or pancreatic ducts. It's not for pregnant women, those unable to consent, patients with certain infections like CRE or MDRO, or those with complex surgical alterations of the digestive system.Inclusion Criteria
I am older than 18 years.
I am having an ERCP for a bile duct or pancreatic condition.
Exclusion Criteria
I have had surgery that changed my body's structure, but not a Billroth I procedure.
Pregnant women are not allowed to participate in the study.
I have been diagnosed with cholangitis.
See 2 more
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Conventional duodenoscope
- Duodenoscope with single-use distal cover
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Trial OverviewThe study compares two tools used in ERCP: one is a duodenoscope with a single-use cover and the other is the standard reusable version. The goal is to see which one has better success rates and fewer complications.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Conventional DuodenoscopeActive Control1 Intervention
Patients will undergo ERCP using a conventional duodenoscope
Group II: Duodenoscope with single-use distal coverActive Control1 Intervention
Patients will undergo ERCP using a duodenoscope with a single-use distal cover
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Stanford University
Lead Sponsor
Trials
2,527
Recruited
17,430,000+
Other People Viewed
By Subject
By Trial
Related Searches
Unbiased ResultsWe believe in providing patients with all the options.
Your Data Stays Your DataWe only share your information with the clinical trials you're trying to access.
Verified Trials OnlyAll of our trials are run by licensed doctors, researchers, and healthcare companies.