CompletedNot Applicable

Core Biopsy Endo Sonography Study Evaluation of the Significance of the Pro-core® Needle

Germany56 participantsStarted 2011-08

Plain-language summary

The study is designed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of a new designed endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) Core biopsy aspiration needle in comparison to a conventional EUS aspiration needle in GI-tumors.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * clinical indication for endoscopic ultrasound diagnostics with fine needle biopsies * age greater than 18 years Exclusion Criteria: * difficult or impossible approach to desired structures due to anatomy (postoperative anatomy, e.g.) * cystic lesion, e.g. cystic pancreas tumors * coagulopathy * severe general condition of the patient * other contraindications for endoscopical ultrasound aided fine needle punction

What they're measuring

Diagnostic Accuracy

Timeframe: up to 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02181140

SponsorUniversitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2014-10

Results submitted2015-05-21

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