Trial Information
Endoscopic Ultrasound Guided Biopsy of Subepithelial Tumors of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Using the 22-G-Procore Needle
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Patient age 18 years and older
2. All patients with subepithelial tumors of the upper GI tract (maximum size: 3 cm)
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Unable to obtain informed consent
2. ASA class 4 or 5
3. known pregnancy
4. contraindication endoscopy
5. contraindication for taking biopsies
Type of Study:
Interventional
Study Design:
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
Outcome Measure:
diagnostic yield
Outcome Description:
Number of patients with adequate tissue sample (which allows definitive diagnosis)
Outcome Time Frame:
6 months
Safety Issue:
No
Authority:
Germany: Ethics Commission
Study ID:
102012
NCT ID:
NCT01726010
Start Date:
September 2012
Completion Date:
October 2013
Related Keywords:
- Subepithelial Tumors of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract