NCT04806607

Brief Summary

To determine the adequacy of EUS-LB using a 19G core needle compared to a 22G core needle in a prospective randomized study.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
42

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2021

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 17, 2021

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 19, 2021

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 30, 2021

Completed
11 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 16, 2022

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 16, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

April 20, 2022

Status Verified

April 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

11 months

First QC Date

March 17, 2021

Last Update Submit

April 19, 2022

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Length of Longest Piece

    Length of the longest piece of the liver tissue obtained

    Up to 5 Days

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Aggregate Specimen Length

    3 to 5 Days

  • Degree of Fragmentation

    3 to 5 Days

  • Number of Portal Tracts in the Specimen

    3 to 5 Days

  • Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events

    7 to 10 Days Post Procedure

Study Arms (2)

19Gauge Fine Needle Biopsy

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

19Gauge Fine Needle

Procedure: 19G FNBProcedure: 22G FNB

22 Gauge Fine Needle Biopsy

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

22Gauge Fine Needle

Procedure: 19G FNBProcedure: 22G FNB

Interventions

19G FNBPROCEDURE

Biopsy specimen adequacy using the 19G FNB

19Gauge Fine Needle Biopsy22 Gauge Fine Needle Biopsy
22G FNBPROCEDURE

Biopsy specimen adequacy using the 22G FNB.

19Gauge Fine Needle Biopsy22 Gauge Fine Needle Biopsy

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 89 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Patients undergoing EUS-LB
  • Platelet Count \> 50,000
  • International normalized ratio (INR) \< 1.5
  • Age \> 18 years of age
  • Non-Pregnant Patients

You may not qualify if:

  • Age \< 18 Years of Age
  • Pregnant Patients
  • Inability to obtain consent
  • Anticoagulants or anti-platelet agents (excluding aspirin) within the last 7 -10 days
  • Platelet count \< 50,000
  • Presence of Ascites
  • Known Liver Cirrhosis

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Geisinger Medical Center

Danville, Pennsylvania, 17822, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Diehl DL, Sangwan V, Johal AS, Khara HS, Confer B. Comparing a 19-gauge fine-needle biopsy needle with a 22-gauge fine-needle biopsy needle for EUS-guided liver biopsy sampling: a prospective randomized study. Gastrointest Endosc. 2024 Jun;99(6):931-937. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2023.12.022. Epub 2023 Dec 21.

Study Officials

  • David L Diehl, MD

    Geisinger Clinic

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: This is a prospective randomized trial comparing the biopsy specimen adequacy of 19G versus 22G core needles in subjects undergoing an EUS-LB.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 17, 2021

First Posted

March 19, 2021

Study Start

April 30, 2021

Primary Completion

March 16, 2022

Study Completion

March 16, 2022

Last Updated

April 20, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-04

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations