Training for a new endoscopic procedure to treat gastric outlet obstruction
Official title: Introduction Of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Gastroenterostomy Based On A Learning Protocol And Prospective Registry.
Run by Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge · NCT05128604 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new training program for doctors to safely perform a procedure that helps people with gastric outlet obstruction.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge Academic / other |
| Locations | 6 sites (Badalona, Barcelona, Catalonia and 5 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 23, 2022 |
| Main results expected | March 24, 2026 |
| Study ends | September 24, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 29, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05128604 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older with gastric outlet obstruction due to either malignant or non-malignant conditions.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with complete stenosis or severe coagulation disorders may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational project aims to support the introduction of the endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastroenterostomy technique in various centers across Catalonia. It focuses on training healthcare professionals to safely perform this procedure while minimizing technical failures. The study will evaluate the safety and learning curve associated with this new technique, providing insights into its effectiveness and the necessary support for practitioners. Participants will be monitored for their ability to understand and comply with the study's requirements throughout its duration.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the safety and efficacy of treating gastric outlet obstruction through a minimally invasive procedure.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is novel in the context of a nationwide registry, similar techniques have shown promise in localized studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or more * Gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) caused by passable /unpassable stenosis in the antrum-duodenal region, to malignant or non-malignant conditions * Patient capable of understanding and signing informed consent form * Patient understanding the type of study and complying with the follow-up of complementary tests during the study's duration Exclusion Criteria: * Massive ascites. * Complete stenosis * Failure to sign informed consent form * Patients with intellectual handicap who are unable to understand the nature and possible consequences of the study, unless there is a competent legal representative * Patients unable to adhere to subsequent follow-up requirements * Severe coagulation disorder: INR \> 1.5 not correctible with administration of plasma and/or platelets \< 50,000/mm3
Where it's running
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Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol (Can Ruti)
Badalona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain Recruiting -
Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain Recruiting -
Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa
Terrassa, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain Recruiting -
Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain Recruiting -
Hospital Del Mar
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain Recruiting -
Hospital Universitari de Girona Doctor Josep Trueta
Girona, Catalonia, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Joan B Gornals, MD, PhD — Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge
- Study coordinator: Joan Gornals, MD, PhD
- Email: jbgornals@bellvitgehospital.cat
- Phone: +34932607682
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.