Efficacy and Safety of Endobiliary Radiofrequency Ablation by Using a Novel RF Catheter (ELRA®) on Maintaining the Patency of Endobiliary Metal Drainage in Patients With Malignant Biliary Strictures : A Double-arm Comparable Study

January 24, 2019 updated by: Yonsei University

Malignant obstructive jaundice is a common complication of advanced stage cholangiocarcinoma, gallbladder cancer, and pancreatic cancer. In biliary stricture by malignancy, biliary drainage with placement of self-expanding metal stent (SEMS) for palliation is the therapy of choice in these patients. When compared to plastic stents, SEMS present a significantly decreased risk of recurrent biliary obstruction. SEMS are also more cost-effective than plastic stents in patients with a life expectancy of longer than 4 months. However, despite their numerous benefits, SEMS become occluded in up to 50 % of patients in the first 6-8 months.

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been used to treat malignancies of the liver since the early 1990s. Other studies have investigated its role in diseases of the colon and esophagus. More recently, this technique has been recognized for its potential in palliative treatment of malignant biliary strictures. RFA uses a high-frequency alternating current to generate heat and achieve coagulative necrosis when in contact with tissue. Within the bile duct, RFA appears to be safe and may result in decreased benign epithelial hyperplasia and tumor ingrowth. However, RFA along with placement of SEMS has not been well studied. On the other hand, newly developed RFA catheter (ELRA®) showed the feasibility and safety in south korea, recently.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the Efficacy and safety of endobiliary RFA by using a novel RF catheter (ELRA®) on maintaining the patency of endobiliary metal drainage in patients with malignant biliary strictures.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

48

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Korea, Republic of
      • Seoul, Korea, Republic of, 120-752
        • Recruiting
        • Severance Hospital, Yonsei University
        • Contact:
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

19 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Pathologically confirmed malignant biliary obstruction or clinically defined malignant biliary obstruction
  • older than 19 years old
  • Life expectancy > 3 months
  • Inoperable case due to advanced stage or comorbidity
  • Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Inadequate case for ERCP
  • Inadequate coagulation (platelet count < 60,000/µl, PT(INR)>1.5)
  • Abnormal biliary tract system due to previous operation
  • Failed endoscopic approach to duodenum or biliary tract
  • Pregnancy
  • No signed informed consent

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: RFA with RF catheter (ELRA®) with stenting
Device: Radiofrequency ablation with stenting

Side viewing endoscope or PTCS scope can be used for all procedures. Cholangiogram is performed to confirm the stricture location, length and diameter. And then, RF catheter (ELRA®) is advanced over a guide wire at the level of the biliary stricture and ablation at 7-10 watts for a time period of 60-120s according to the length is conducted.

After performance of RFA, metal stents are inserted to ensure adequate decompression and bile drainage.
Active Comparator: stenting
Device: stenting
Metal stents are inserted to ensure adequate decompression and bile drainage. The diameter and stent lengths can be changed according to the lesion.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Patency of metal stent
Time Frame: 12 months
Patency of metal stent (From stent insertion date to stent occlusion date or last follow up date if stent is patent)
12 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Overall Survival
Time Frame: 12 months
12 months
Complication rate
Time Frame: 12 months
12 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Yonsei University

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2015

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

September 1, 2019

Study Completion (Anticipated)

September 1, 2019

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 4, 2016

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 4, 2016

First Posted (Estimate)

January 5, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

January 28, 2019

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 24, 2019

Last Verified

January 1, 2019

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 1-2015-0053

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

Undecided

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