Prospective Evaluation of Idiopathic Pancreatitis: Role of Endoscopic Ultrasonography

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT00609726

Enrollment

199

Registered

2008-02-07

Start date

2015-12-31

Completion date

2015-12-31

Last updated

2016-01-25

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Conditions

Gallbladder Disease, Pancreatitis

Keywords

Endoscopic Ultrasonography, Pancreatitis, EUS

Brief summary

The purpose of the study is to determine the best evaluation for patients with idiopathic (unexplained) pancreatitis.

Detailed description

The study evaluates the role of endoscopic ultrasonography, given that the minimally invasive procedures can diagnosis gallbladder disease as well as pancreatitis abnormalities.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

CASE_CONTROL

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

19 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* All patients referred to the principal investigator for unexplained pancreatitis will be enrolled.

Exclusion criteria

* There are no gender nor racial exclusion.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Evaluation of current clinical practice for patients with idiopathic pancreatitis	3 hours

Countries

United States

Outcome results