WithdrawnNot Applicable

Evaluation of Pancreatic Duct Stenting in Patients With Pancreatic Pseudocysts.

Stopped: No appropriate participants

Germany0Started 2011-01

Plain-language summary

The disruption of the pancreatic duct seems to be a major cause pseudocyst formation and persistence in patients suffering from acute/chronic pancreatitis. No prospective randomized studies have been conducted on the influence of pancreatic duct stenting for the patients' benefits and recurrence rates. The aim fo this study is therefore to evaluate prospectively in a randomized, controlled fashion in patients wit pancreatic pseudocysts, wether pancreatic duct stenting of a disrupted pancreatic duct is beneficial in terms of quicker clinical recovery and avoidance of recurrence of pancreatic pseudocysts.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * pancreatic pseudocyst, at least 6 cm in diameter * symptomatic pancreatic pseudocyst * increasing size of pancreatic pseudocyst within 6 weeks Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Age less than 18 years * Postoperative status preventing access to papilla * Allergy to contrast preventing from ERP * Missing informed consent to study * PTT above 1.5 times of normal, unless substituted * Platelet count less than 50.000/µl, unless substituted * Pancreatic ascites or fistula * Life expectancy less than 2 years * Percutaneously drained cysts are not part of the study

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Recurrence of pancreatic pseudocyst

Timeframe: two years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01276002

SponsorUniversity Hospital Schleswig-Holstein

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-12

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