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Pancreatic CancerNCT03525353

Comparison Of Radiation Exposure To Patients During Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Performed By Endoscopists Trained In Judicious Use Of Fluoroscopy With Those Without Formal Training

An observational study of Pancreatic Cancer, run by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston at 1 site in United States.

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Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

Purpose: To compare the radiation exposure in patients during Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) done by Endoscopists formally trained in judicious use of fluoroscopy versus ERCPs done by Endoscopists without such formal training. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 100 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Pancreatic Cancer
How many people
1,000 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Nov 2015to Dec 2025
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 100 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Any indications for undergoing an ERCP. If a patient undergoes more than one ERCP then it shall be reported as such, as multiple data points. Only those ERCP cases will be included that have been exposed to fluoroscopy (X-ray radiation). Those in whom the biliary or pancreatic ducts are not cannulated and therefore who do not receive any fluoroscopy will be excluded. Adult populations will be included, all races and belonging to any gender will be included in the study.

Who may be able to join

  • Any indications for undergoing an ERCP. If a patient undergoes more than one ERCP then it shall be reported as such, as multiple data points.
  • Only those ERCP cases will be included that have been exposed to fluoroscopy (X-ray radiation).
  • Adult populations will be included, all races and belonging to any gender will be included in the study.

Who cannot join

  • Patients who didn't receive ERCP
  • Those in whom the biliary or pancreatic ducts are not cannulated and therefore who do not receive any fluoroscopy
  • Pregnant women
  • Patient population less than 18 years of age

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Priyanka Priyanka, BAMS, MPH contact

7135006457

priyanka.priyanka@uth.tmc.edu

United States1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Memorial Hermann Hospital

    Houston, Texas, 77054

    Prithvi Patil, MS, 713-500-6654, prithvi.b.patil@uth.tmc.edu

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Comparison Of Radiation Exposure To Patients During ERCPs Performed By Endoscopists Trained In Judicious Use Of Fluoroscopy With Those Without Formal Training

Purpose: To compare the radiation exposure in patients during Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) done by Endoscopists formally trained in judicious use of fluoroscopy versus ERCPs done by Endoscopists without such formal training.

Research design: This is an observational study to compare radiation exposure in patients during ERCPs based on formal training.

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Procedures to be used: None Risks and potential benefits There are no risks associated with this study as it is a retrospective chart review. Potential benefits include the knowledge gained from this study which may be of help to patients in the future.

Importance of knowledge that may reasonably be expected to result The knowledge gained from this study may be of help to provide new insights and develop newer guidelines for radiation use in the future.

Being tested
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography - No Intervention have been used other than standard of care
Medical subject headings
Pancreatic Neoplasms

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography - No Intervention have been used other than standard of careOther

    No intervention has been used and this is an observational study

Study groups in NCT03525353
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Patients undergoing ERCP by formally trained EndoscopistsPatients who undergo ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography) performed by Endoscopists who are trained on minimum use of fluoroscopy.
Receives: Other: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography - No Intervention have been used other than standard of care
Patients undergoing ERCP by Endoscopists not formally trainedPatients who undergo ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography) performed by Endoscopists who have not received formal training on minimum use of fluoroscopy.
Receives: Other: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography - No Intervention have been used other than standard of care

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Radiation exposure as assessed by fluoroscopy time

    Radiation exposure of patients who undergo ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography) will be assessed by fluoroscopy time, which is indicated by the device used for ERCP. Fluoroscopy time at the time of ERCP will be recorded at the end of the procedure and is documented by the endoscopy technician.

    Measured: at the time of ERCP

  2. Radiation exposure as assessed by total emittance

    Radiation exposure of patients who undergo ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography) will be assessed by total emittance, which is indicated by the device used for ERCP. Total emittance at the time of ERCP will be recorded at the end of the procedure and is documented by the endoscopy technician.

    Measured: at the time of ERCP

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted15 May 2018
  2. Study startNov 2015
  3. Primary completionDec 2021 (estimated)
  4. Study completionDec 2025 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case only
Time perspective
Retrospective
Enrolment
1,000 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03525353
Sponsor's protocol ID
HSC-MS-15-0019
Status last verified
Jan 2021
First submitted
4 Jan 2016
Last updated
12 Jan 2021
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Pancreatic Cancer, run by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Jan 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Prithvi Patil, MS ((713) 500-6654, prithvi.b.patil@uth.tmc.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Radiation exposure as assessed by fluoroscopy time (time frame: at the time of ERCP). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Jan 2021.

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