Prospective Evaluation of Idiopathic Pancreatitis: Role of Endoscopic Ultrasonography

The purpose of the study is to determine the best evaluation for patients with idiopathic (unexplained) pancreatitis.

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Key information

Conditions

Gallbladder Disease Biliary Tract Diseases Digestive System Diseases Gallbladder Diseases Pancreatic Diseases Pancreatitis

Age range

19 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

About this study

The study evaluates the role of endoscopic ultrasonography, given that the minimally invasive procedures can diagnosis gallbladder disease as well as pancreatitis abnormalities.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

All patients referred to the principal investigator for unexplained pancreatitis will be enrolled.

Exclusion criteria

There are no gender nor racial exclusion.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Evaluation of current clinical practice for patients with idiopathic pancreatitis

Time frame: 3 hours

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2015
Primary completion: 2015
Study completion: 2015
First posted: Feb 7, 2008
Registry last updated: Jan 25, 2016

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