Freezing tool to remove dead pancreas tissue
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a new freezing tool to remove dead tissue from the pancreas after acute pancreatitis. It might help you if you have a large, painful collection of dead tissue that needs to be cleaned out through a tube down your throat.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a painful collection of dead tissue in your pancreas (at least 6 cm wide) caused by acute pancreatitis.
- At least 30% of your pancreas is dead tissue, as seen on imaging.
- You are willing to have several endoscopic procedures to remove the dead tissue.
- You are not taking blood thinners that cannot be stopped temporarily, and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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