A Study to Find Out the Best Treatment for Walled-off Pancreatic Necrosis

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to gather information on the best technique to manage necrotic (decaying) tissue of the pancreas between two acceptable endoscopic choices currently being used.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

Adult (> 18 yo) patients
With symptomatic walled- off pancreatic necrosis in which an endoscopic approach is appropriate based on cross-sectional imaging
Must have solid necrotic material present in their pancreatic fluid collection as determined by MRI, EUS, or direct transluminal endoscopic imaging of the collection

Exclusion Criteria

Previous intervention for pancreatic necrosis (surgical, percutaneous, or endoscopic)
Indication for emergency laparotomy (compartment syndrome, bowel ischemia, bleeding, or perforation of a GI lumen)
Uncorrectable coagulopathy.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Barham Abu Dayyeh, M.D., M.P.H.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Barham Abu Dayyeh, M.D., M.P.H.

Closed for enrollment

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