Cost effectiveness, safety and efficiency of using a cannulatome versus a cannula for initial cannulation at endoscopic retro-grade cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in suspected choledocolithiasis

ISRCTN ISRCTN54340540
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN54340540
Protocol serial number N0199129927
Sponsor Department of Health
Funder Royal Berkshire and Battle Hospitals NHS Trust (UK)
Submission date
30/09/2004
Registration date
30/09/2004
Last edited
15/04/2015
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Digestive System
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr A S Mee
Scientific

Gastroenterology Department
Royal Berkshire & Battle Hospitals NHS Trust
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designSingle centre randomised controlled trial
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Scientific titleCost effectiveness, safety and efficiency of using a cannulatome versus a cannula for initial cannulation at endoscopic retro-grade cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in suspected choledocolithiasis
Study objectivesIs the initial use of a cannulatome more cost effective than the initial use of a diagnostic cannula in patients with suspected choledocolithiasis?
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedDigestive System: Choledocholithiasis
InterventionCannulatome vs diagnostic cannula
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measure(s)

Success of cannulation, time to cannulation and sphincterotomy and complication rates

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

Not provided at time of registration

Completion date27/02/2006

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupNot Specified
SexNot Specified
Target sample size at registration50
Key inclusion criteria50 patients who require endoscopic retro-grade cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for suspected choledocolithiasis
Key exclusion criteriaNot provided at time of registration
Date of first enrolment11/06/2003
Date of final enrolment27/02/2006

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom
  • England

Study participating centre

Royal Berkshire & Battle Hospitals NHS Trust
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan