Removing a metal stent early vs. standard timing after cyst drainage
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares removing a special metal stent early (after 2 weeks) versus waiting the usual 4 weeks in people who had a cyst in their pancreas drained. It is for those whose cyst has shrunk at least 70% after 2 weeks, to see if earlier removal is safe and effective.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You have a type of pancreatic cyst called walled-off necrosis (WON) that was drained using a special metal stent placed through an endoscope.
- After 2 weeks, a CT or MRI shows your cyst has shrunk by at least 70%.
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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