UnknownPhase 2

The Use of Cap-assisted Forward Viewing Endoscopy for Examination of the Ampulla of Vater

Brazil120 participantsStarted 2016-08

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to compare the visualization rates of the ampulla of Vater using forward- viewing endoscopes with or without cap attached to the distal end in the same patient.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 99 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Cap-assisted endoscopy * Referral to endoscopic examination of ampulla of Vater Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with surgically modified anatomy. * Obstruction of the upper gastrointestinal tract. * Contra-indication for endoscopy. * Absence of informed consent.

What they're measuring

Visualization rates of the ampulla of Vater

Timeframe: Up to 30 minutes during gastrointestinal endoscopy

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02867826

SponsorBarretos Cancer Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-08

Contact for this trial

Denise P Guimarães, MD, PhD

+551733216600 guimaraes.dp@gmail.com

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