Prospective Evaluation of Idiopathic Pancreatitis: Role of Endoscopic Ultrasonography

Completed

• Conditions: Pancreatitis; Gallbladder Disease

• Registration Number: NCT00609726
• Lead Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to determine the best evaluation for patients with idiopathic (unexplained) pancreatitis.

Detailed Description

The study evaluates the role of endoscopic ultrasonography, given that the minimally invasive procedures can diagnosis gallbladder disease as well as pancreatitis abnormalities.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2008-01-24
• Study First Submitted QC: 2008-02-06
• Study First Posted: 2008-02-07
• Status Verified: 2015-01
• Study Start: 2015-12
• Primary Completion: 2015-12
• Study Completion: 2015-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2016-01-21
• Last Update Posted: 2016-01-25

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 199

Inclusion Criteria

• All patients referred to the principal investigator for unexplained pancreatitis will be enrolled.

Exclusion Criteria

• There are no gender nor racial exclusion.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Evaluation of current clinical practice for patients with idiopathic pancreatitis	3 hours

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Alabama; 🇺🇸 Birmingham, Alabama, United States