Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Drainage of Pancreatic Pseudocysts
106 participantsStarted 2017-02
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of lumen-apposing metal stent (LAMS) and traditional plastic stent on the drainage of pancreatic pseudocyst, mainly to observe the cyst recurrence rate of 12 months after treatment.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. Subject with ages from 18-80 years old
. Subject with pancreatic pseudocysts confirmed by CT
. Subject with a history of MSAP or SAP, the pseudocysts were formed more than 3 months
. The size of pseudocyst is more than 6 cm, and the cyst adjacent to the gastric wall
. Subject has the symptoms related with the pseudocyst
. The consent form has been signed
Exclusion criteria
. Subject is younger than 18 years or older than 80 years
. Pancreatic pseudocyst communicate with the main pancreatic duct
. Subject can't accept the endoscopic procedure
. Pancreatic pseudocyst with infection or subject diagnosed with pancreatic abscess
. The distance between gastric and the wall of the pseudocyst is more than 1 cm
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.