Status:
TERMINATED
Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography Versus Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in the Approach to Patients With Suspected Biliary Obstruction
Lead Sponsor:
McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Collaborating Sponsors:
Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research
American College of Gastroenterology
Conditions:
Suspected Biliary Obstruction
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
The main objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness and costs of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) and compare it to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) ...
Detailed Description
The approach to investigation and management of intermediate-risk biliary obstruction is controversial. Both magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography(MRCP)and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancrea...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age greater than 18 years
- Elevated bilirubin (\>30 umol/L)
- CBD dilatation on ultrasound: greater than 7 mm wide with gallbladder in situ, or 10mm wide in patient post-cholecystectomy
- Suspected or detected gallstone on ultrasound
Exclusion
- Low probability of biliary tract disease
- Active cholangitis
- Bilio-pancreatic pathology identified on ultrasound or CT scan
- Any clinical condition precluding MRCP or ERCP: severe cardio-respiratory disease, pregnancy, significant coagulopathy (INR over 1.5)
- Presence of Roux-en-Y bilio-enteric anastomosis
- Any metallic implant making ERCP or MRCP hazardous
- ERCP or MRCP performed within 6 months prior to study inclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 1997
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2002
Estimated Enrollment :
378 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01424657
Start Date
October 1 1997
End Date
July 1 2002
Last Update
August 29 2011
Active Locations (1)
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MUHC- McGill University Health Center
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3G 1A4