Comparing long-term outcomes of different stents for biliary strictures from chronic pancreatitis
Long-term Outcomes of Different Stents for Benign Biliary Stricture Secondary to Chronic Pancreatitis: A Comparative Study Based on a Large Prospective Cohort
This study is testing which type of stent works best for people with bile duct blockages caused by chronic pancreatitis to see how well they help in the long run.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 94 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Changhai Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai) |
| Trial ID | NCT06981975 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate and compare the long-term effectiveness and safety of various stent types used for benign biliary strictures resulting from chronic pancreatitis. It focuses on patients who have undergone endoscopic biliary stenting between January 2011 and December 2021. The study will analyze the outcomes of single plastic stents, multiple plastic stents, and fully covered self-expanding metal stents to determine the optimal treatment strategy for these patients. The findings are expected to provide valuable insights that could influence clinical practices and treatment guidelines.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis who have experienced benign biliary strictures and have complete treatment records.
Not a fit: Patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer within two years of chronic pancreatitis may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies for patients suffering from biliary strictures due to chronic pancreatitis.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on stenting for biliary strictures, this specific comparison of stent types in the context of chronic pancreatitis is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis * Benign biliary strictures secondary to chronic pancreatitis * Patients who have undergone endoscopic biliary stenting for the management of BBS between January 2011 and December 2021. * Complete Treatment Records Exclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer within two years following the diagnosis of CP. * Incomplete Records of endoscopic biliary stenting treatment
Where this trial is running
Shanghai, Shanghai
- Changhai Hospital — Shanghai, Shanghai, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Lianghao Hu, M.D.
- Email: lianghao-hu@smmu.edu.cn
- Phone: +86-13817593520
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.