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NCT00578279 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4

Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Celiac Plexus Neurolysis (EUS-CPN)With Alcohol in Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer: a Pilot Study

A Phase 4 study of Pancreatic Cancer, sponsored by Indiana University.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
20
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00578279 is a Phase 4 study of Pancreatic Cancer that has completed, run by Indiana University. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, below the 393-participant average among 278 other Pancreatic Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00578279, a Phase 4 study of Pancreatic Cancer, has completed, sponsored by Indiana University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
20 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to obtain preliminary safety and efficacy data after endoscopic ultrasound-guided celiac plexus neurolysis (EUS-CPN) in patients with locally advanced or unresectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Hypotheses: 1. Increased amounts of alcohol used in EUS-CPN is safe and more efficacious in improving pain relief in patients with locally advanced or unresectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma. 2. Effective pain relief obtained from EUS-CPN will be related to better quality of life (QOL)

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG dehydrated alcohol

Study Locations (1)

Indiana

  • Clarian Health: Indiana University Hospital - Indianapolis

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 20 participants
Start Date 2007-03
Est. Completion 2009-06
Phase Phase 4

Sponsor

Indiana University

890 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00578279

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00578279 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 4. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 393-participant average among 278 other Pancreatic Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). The listed sponsor is Indiana University, which has 890 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Pancreatic Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which dehydrated alcohol is the first listed.

NCT00578279 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Indiana.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00578279 about?

NCT00578279 is a clinical study titled "Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Celiac Plexus Neurolysis (EUS-CPN)With Alcohol in Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer: a Pilot Study". The purpose of this study is to obtain preliminary safety and efficacy data after endoscopic ultrasound-guided celiac plexus neurolysis (EUS-CPN) in patients with locally advanced or unresectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Hypotheses: 1. Increased amounts of alcohol used in EUS-CPN is safe and mor...

What is the current status of trial NCT00578279?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2007-03. Estimated completion is 2009-06.

What conditions does trial NCT00578279 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pancreatic Cancer.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00578279?

The interventions under investigation include: dehydrated alcohol (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00578279?

This trial is sponsored by Indiana University, which has 890 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00578279 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Indiana. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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