Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)-Guided Ablation of Pancreatic Cysts

April 6, 2022 updated by: John DeWitt, Indiana University
The purpose of this study is to track outcomes and complications of patients at IUMC referred by physicians for EUS-guided pancreatic cyst ablation. This information is essential in order to disseminate future published information to physicians about this technique. A database will be created to track these patients undergoing an already scheduled/planned procedure. Phone calls at selected intervals will be made following the procedure to track any complications that occur

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Pancreatic cysts represent a wide spectrum of lesions. Many cysts are uniformly benign (pseudocysts) or have negligible malignant potential (serous cystadenomas). However, others represent premalignant (i.e. intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) or mucinous cystadenomas [MCN]), or malignant (i.e. invasive IPMNs or mucinous cystadenocarcinomas) tumors. Management of pancreatic cysts is challenging but surgery is generally recommended for cysts that are symptomatic, premalignant (except possibly branch duct IPMNs) or demonstrate malignancy by imaging features and/or biopsy. However, even in experienced hospitals, surgical resection or enucleation of pancreatic cystic tumors is associated with significant perioperative morbidity and mortality rates of 20-40% and up to 2%, respectively.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

33

Phase

  • Not Applicable

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

  • United States
    • Indiana
      • Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46202-5121
        • Indiana University Hospital

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

16 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Patients referred between January 2009 and February 2016 to EUS at IUMC for pancreatic cyst ablation and with no contraindications for anticipated safe and successful performance of the procedure.
  2. Patient at least 18 years of age.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Investigator deems cyst does not meet safety or need for cyst ablation.
  2. Subject not competent to sign 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

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: 98% Ethanol with Paclitaxel injection
Procedure: 98% Ethanol & Paclitaxel injection
Pancreatic cyst injection via Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)of 98% Ethanol with Paclitaxel (dose determined in relation to cyst size & amount of fluid aspirated from the cyst.
Other Names:
  • Pancreatic cyst injection of Paclitaxel.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Cyst resolution
Time Frame: 6 months
1. Patients will undergo EUS-guided cyst ablation with ethanol +/- paclitaxel as indicated for their scheduled procedure. 2. Patients will return 3 months after initial ablation for a repeat EUS, and ablation will be repeated if cyst size is >10mm in diameter. 3. CT or MRI imaging will be performed 3 months after the second procedure to assess for cyst resolution.
6 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Indiana University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: John M. DeWitt, MD, Indiana University Hospital, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 31, 2020

Study Completion (Actual)

March 31, 2022

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 28, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 17, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

July 18, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 14, 2022

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 6, 2022

Last Verified

April 1, 2022

More Information

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Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 0812-57

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