Effect of biliary radiofrequency-ablation on patency rate of self-expanding metal stents

Phase 4

Recruiting

• Conditions: C24.8; Overlapping lesion of biliary tract

• Registration Number: DRKS00018993
• Lead Sponsor: Abteilung für Gastroenterologie, Uniklinik Essen

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-09-01
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 84

Inclusion Criteria

Histologically proofed malignant tumor with obstruction, compression or infiltration of the biliary tract.
Biliary stenosis with clinical need for endoscopic intervention.

Exclusion Criteria

one of the mentioned intervention not applicable, uncontrolled biliary infection

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Stent patency rate 6 months after application.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Occurance and frequency of complications (bleeding, infection, stent dislocation, gallstone formation) 6 months after stent application.