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COMPLETEDNANCT01227382

Accuracy of Spybite Forceps When Compared to Conventional Sampling Methods

The investigators are evaluating the use of a SpyBite biopsy forceps for tissue diagnosis when compared to standard biopsy techniques.

Lead sponsor: University of Florida•1 U.S. locations•View source on ClinicalTrials.gov

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University of Florida

The participants will undergo an Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with cholangiopancreatoscopy and evaluation of a bile duct or pancreatic duct stricture with three different types of techniques for biopsy: SpyBite biopsy forceps, cytology brush and RJ3biopsy forceps.

Age

18 - No limit years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Inclusion Criteria

•1. Subjects is 18 years or older
•2. Scheduled to undergo Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) wiht cholangioscopy and/or pancreatoscopy at the University of Florida Gainesville Florida as medically indicated.
•3. Lesion of the pancreatobiliary system that requires tissue sampling as medically indicated
•4. Subject myst be able to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

•1. Any contraindication to Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
•2. The subject is unable to give informed consent

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Data from ClinicalTrials.govLast updated on ClinicalTrials.gov: August 3, 2015Terms

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StatusCOMPLETED

PhaseNA

Enrollment26

Start dateNov 2006

Last updatedAug 3, 2015

Condition

Accuracy of Tissue Diagnosis Bile Duct Stricture Pancreatic Duct Stricture

Locations shown

Shands at UF Ensopcopy

Gainesville, Florida

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ClinicalTrials.gov last update: August 3, 2015Data synced to Clareo: July 13, 2026

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