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Comparison of WallFlex Biliary Fully Covered metal stents to plastic stents in patients with Chronic Pancreatitis

Phase 4
Completed
Registration Number
CTRI/2012/11/003103
Lead Sponsor
Boston Scientific
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria

Willing and able to comply with the study procedures and provide written informed consent to participate in the study

Chronic pancreatitis

Stricture not previously dilated

Symptomatic bile duct stricture

Common bile duct stricture based on imaging assessment of dilatation of the common and/or intrahepatic bile ducts

Exclusion Criteria

Stricture within 2 cm of the upper esophageal sphincter.

Dysphagia related to motility disorder.

Non-anastomotic esophageal strictures.

Esophagocolonic strictures.

Planned adjuvant radiation therapy post esophagectomy.

Prior esophageal stent placements post esophagectomy.

Active erosive esophagitis.

Sensitivity to any components of the stent or delivery system.

Concurrent medical condition that would affect the investigatorâ??s ability to evaluate the patientâ??s condition or could compromise patient safety.

Participation in a clinical trial evaluating an investigational device within 3 months prior to enrollment in this study.

Stricture length 5 cm.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Stricture resolution at 24 monthsTimepoint: 24 months following initial study treatment
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Occurence of adverse events <br/ ><br>Number of ERCP procedures <br/ ><br>Ability to deploy stent <br/ ><br>Ability to remove stent <br/ ><br>Liver Function Test <br/ ><br>Number of outpatient procedures <br/ ><br>Number of hospitalizations <br/ ><br>Duration of hospitalizations <br/ ><br>Length of procedure <br/ ><br>Number of devicesTimepoint: 24 months following initial study treatment
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