Comparison of Endoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation Versus Photodynamic Therapy for Inoperable Cholangiocarcinoma

Last updated: February 25, 2013
Sponsor: Guangzhou Medical University
Overall Status: Trial Status Unknown

Phase

2/3

Condition

Biliary Tract Cancer

Abdominal Cancer

Digestive System Neoplasms

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT01739465
RFA2012
  • Ages 18-70
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare endoscopic radiofrequency ablation with photodynamic therapy for inoperable cholangiocarcinoma

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥ 18 years old

  • Pathologically or radiologically confirmed biliary malignant

  • Inoperability by staging

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Cholangiocarcinoma with widespread metastasis

  • Coagulopathy (INR > 2.0 or prothrombin time > 100 sec or platelet count < 50,000)

  • Prior SEMS placement

  • Pregnancy

  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status ≥ 3 )

  • Life expectancy < 3months

Study Design

Total Participants: 120
Study Start date:
November 01, 2012
Estimated Completion Date:

Connect with a study center

  • The Second Hospital of Guangzhou Medical College

    Guangzhou, Guangdong 510260
    China

    Site Not Available

  • The second hospital of Guangzhou Medical college

    Guangzhou, Guangdong 510260
    China

    Active - Recruiting

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