CompletedNot Applicable

Balloon Catheter vs. Basket Catheter in Pancreatic Duct Stone Clearance

China6,493 participantsStarted 2012-02-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of the study is to compare the safety and efficacy of the basket catheter with that of the balloon catheter for endoscopic extraction of pancreatic stones.

Who can participate

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ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * CP patients with main pancreatic duct (MPD) stones who underwent ERCP Exclusion Criteria: * Patients had undergone pancreatic surgery or gastrectomy with Billroth II reconstruction prior to the ERCP procedure * Patients were suspected of having a malignant tumor * Patients combined with bile duct stones * Patients had severe pancreatic duct structure * Patients with insufficient clinical data * Patients with previous ERCP treatment * Patients had received both catheters

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

the rate of stone clearance in basket and balloon catheter groups

Timeframe: 1 year after ERCP

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05888012

SponsorChanghai Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2021-12-31

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Who can participate

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.