Ampullary Carcinoma, Cholangiocarcinoma
Conditions
Keywords
Cholangiocarcinoma, Ampullary carcinoma, Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, Radiofrequency ablation
Brief summary
Only a small proportion of patients with cholangiocarcinoma or ampullary carcinoma are suitable for surgical resection. The endoscopic or percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage is accepted approaches for the relief of jaundice in malignant biliary obstruction. But restoration of bile flow have few improvement of the survival of cancer patient. By using endobiliary radiofrequency energy to destruct the tumorous tissue may delay tumour growth, which might improve the survival of patients. The feasibility and safety of this technique using HabibTM EndoHBP probe has been evident. The aims of this randomised, controlled, multicentre study is to evaluate whether endobiliary radiofrequency ablation(RFA) can improve the median survival of patients with unresectable biliary malignancy.
Detailed description
RFA is well established method for treatment of some solid tumors, like liver cancer, lung cancer, etc. Recently, an endoscopically applicable radiofrequency probe, HabibTM EndoHBP catheter, was approved for clinical use. It uses bipolar electrical energy for tissue coagulation and can be easily applied during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Endobiliary radiofrequency can destruct the tumor tissue and has potential benefit for controlling tumour growth. Several cohort studies have been published and the feasibility and safety of such technique has been proved. The aims of this study is to conduct a randomised, controlled, multicentre clinical trial to compare the effect of endobiliary RFA plus biliary stenting with only biliary stenting in patients with unresectable cholangiocarcinoma or ampullary carcinoma. The objectives are * To evaluate whether endobiliary RFA prior to biliary stenting can improve the patients' survival as compared to the only stenting therapy. * To assess the impact of RFA on the stent's patency.
Interventions
PROCEDURERadiofrequency ablation (RFA)
The RFA probe is introduced into bile duct. Bipolar electronic coagulation is performed to the tumorous segment.
Sponsors
Bing Hu
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Either gender greater than or equal to 18 years of age. * Cholangiocarcinoma or ampullary cancer unsuitable for surgical resection by staging, comorbidities or patient wishes. Criteria of unresectability being based on 1) metastatic disease or 2) locally advanced. * Biliary obstruction, Bilirubin \> 40umol/L at diagnosis * Subjects capable of giving informed consent * Life expectancy of at least 3 months * Histologically (preferred) or radiologically confirmed cholangiocarcinoma or ampullary cancer
Exclusion criteria
* Cardiac Pacemaker * Patient unstable for endoscopy * Inability to give informed consent * Coagulopathy (INR \> 2.0 or PTT \> 100 sec or platelet count \< 50,000) * Performance status ECOG ≥3 (confined to bed / chair \> 50% waking hours) * Active suppurative cholangitis * Complex stenoses will not be eligible for the trial * Patients without access to duodenum or ampulla are not candidates for ERCP and stenting * Malignant ascites * Presence of main portal vein thrombosis * Prior stents placement * Prior Billroth II or roux-en Y reconstruction * Inability to insert a guide wire across the malignant stricture * Pregnancy * Presence of other malignancy * Life expectancy \< 3months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Overall survival | 2 years |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patency of stents | 6 months |
| Unscheduled readmission rates | 6 months |
| Serious adverse events | 30 days |
Countries
China
Outcome results
None listed