๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
A national multicenter prospective study to investigate the feasibility and efficacy of endoscopic ultrasound guided radiofrequency ablation of neuroendocrine pancreatic tumors, WHO Grade 1-2 of 3 cm or less in diameter.
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๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age above 18
* EUS fine needle biopsy (FNB) proven pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (PNET), WHO 2019 Grade 1-2 in patients with functioning or non-functioning tumors. Also
MEN1 patients are eligible:
* PNET 2-3 cm in largest diameter (Based on MRI or CT) with a Ki-67 \<5%, or:
* PNET \< 2cm with Ki-67 \<10% that has shown progression during surveillance, or:
* PNET 1.5-2 cm with Ki-67 \<10% in patients age \< 60 years of age, whether progression is detected or not.
* Distance from the main pancreatic duct โฅ2 mm, or \<2mm with a prophylactic stent in the main pancreatic duct.
* Patient in good general condition, ECOG performance status 0-2 (see Appendix)
* Signed written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnancy.
* Life expectancy \< 1 year
* Severe hemostasis disorders
* Pancreatic and/or biliary ductal dilation
* Evidence of active pancreatitis
* Metastatic disease, including local lymph node metastases
* Use of anticoagulants that cannot be discontinued
* INR \>1.5 or platelet count \<50.00
* Distance from the main pancreatic duct \<1 mm, and placement of a pancreatic stent is not possible
* Patient being managed for another malignant lesion which is progressive or under treatment
Oslo University Hospital
Oslo, Norway
๐ค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ always decide together with your own doctor.