Prospective Evaluation of the Clinical Utility of Endoscopically Placed Self-expandable Stents

October 25, 2016 updated by: University of Florida
The investigators' believe that it is important to medical practice to obtain information on how expandable metal stents work in a large group of patients who have metal stents placed in the gastrointestinal system. The purpose of this research study is to collect information on the stent placement in our facility and how the patients responded to the stent placement.

Study Overview

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

23

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Florida
      • Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32610
        • Shands UF endoscopy Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Age 18 or older

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Age 18 years or older.
  2. Scheduled to undergo endoscopy with placement of self-expanding stent at the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
  3. Subject must be able to give informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Any contraindication to performing endoscopy.
  2. Participation in another research protocol that could interfere or influence the outcomes measures of the present study.
  3. The subject is unable/unwilling to give informed consent.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Only
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Patients undergoing stent placement
Patients who are scheduled to undergo stent placement via endoscopy as part of their routine medical care.
Self-expandable stent placement via endoscopy

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
The purpose of this research study is to collect information on the stent placement in our facility and how the patients responded to the stent placement.
Time Frame: at the time of stent placement
at the time of stent placement

Collaborators and Investigators

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Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2016

Study Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 28, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 28, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

August 31, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 27, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 25, 2016

Last Verified

October 1, 2016

More Information

Terms related to this study

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