Fully Covered SEMS Versus Partially Covered SEMS With Anti-migration System for Malignant Distal … (NCT02255669) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Fully Covered SEMS Versus Partially Covered SEMS With Anti-migration System for Malignant Distal Biliary Obstruction
South Korea106 participantsStarted 2014-10
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the duration of stent patency between partially covered and fully covered SEMS for palliation of malignant distal bile duct obstruction.
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 1.\> 19years 2.malignant biliary obstruction, 2 cm distal to hilum 3.unsuitable for curative surgical resection owing to metastasis, locally advanced stage, high operation risk, or patient's refusal
Exclusion Criteria:
* 1.history of biliary surgery except cholecystectomy 2.history of SEMS placement 3.coagulopathy (INR\>1.5, Platelet\<50000) 4.expected survival \> 3 months based on Karnofsky performance score 5.duodenal stricture
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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duration of stent patency
Timeframe: From the date of randomization until the date of first documented stent dysfunction, assessed upto 12 months