Prevalence and Predictive Factors of Difficult Biliary Cannulation (NCT06591364) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Prevalence and Predictive Factors of Difficult Biliary Cannulation
600 participantsStarted 2024-09-20
Plain-language summary
The main purpose of the study is to evaluate the prevalence of difficult biliary cannulation using endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) according to the criteria defined by the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), as well as the predictive factors for this event in a prospective, multicenter study. Consecutive patients undergoing ERCP will be included in the study
We will also assess:
Evaluate the failure of biliary cannulation in our setting. Evaluate predictive factors for difficult cannulation and cannulation failure using ESGE criteria.
Design an "a priori" predictive model for difficult cannulation and cannulation failure.
Cost study: record of materials used.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age \>18 years
* Signed informed consent
* Patients indicated for ERCP
Exclusion Criteria:
* INR \> 1.5
* Platelets \< 50,000/mm³
* Patients with a prior endoscopic sphincterotomy
* Papilla of Vater not accessible via duodenoscope (gastric or duodenal stenosis due to neoplasm) or gastric surgery (Billroth II, Roux-en-Y)
* Known pancreas divisum
* Indication due to pancreatic duct pathology
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.