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EUS-Guided Drainage of Refractory Malignant Ascites

100 participantsStarted 2018-09-01

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of drainage of refractory malignant ascites by endoscopic ultrasound-guided (EUS-Guided) implantation of plastic prostheses. Patients with cancer older than 18 years with a life expectancy of less than 6 months who undergo EUS-Guided will be included in the study.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Cancer patients in terminal phase with refractory malignant ascites older 18 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under 18 years of age * Patients with a life expectancy greater than 6 months * Patients who are receiving cancer treatment for curative purposes or who suffer from a psychiatric disorder that prevents them from understanding and accepting the procedure * Patients who do not accept to participate in 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

Number of new evacuation paracentesis after the procedure.

Timeframe: At 1 week.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03550560

SponsorHospital Universitario Virgen Macarena

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2019-09-01

Contact for this trial

Secretaría Delos Clinical

+34 954 001 079 secretaria@delosclinical.com

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