Plain-English translation of NCT03463668 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This trial is looking back at patients who received uncovered metal stents — small tubes placed in the small intestine to open up blockages caused by cancer. Researchers want to understand how well these stents work over time and how often patients need additional procedures to keep them working.
Uncovered metal stents have become the standard first-line treatment for cancer-related blockages in the small intestine since the 2000s, with a high technical success rate. However, doctors frequently need to perform follow-up procedures to fix problems. This study aims to determine whether the treatment remains effective long-term and whether other surgical options might be better.
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You would not need to attend visits or undergo any new procedures. Instead, researchers would review your existing medical records from 2010–2017 to track what happened after your stent was placed — including how long it worked, whether you needed repeat procedures, and what your outcomes were over the follow-up period.
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France
Institut Paoli-Calmettes
Enrollment target
~200 participants
Started
December 2017
Primary completion
December 2029
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2018.
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Central contact
Fabrice CAILLOL
Institut Paoli-Calmettes
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