Dissolving stent could spare patients a second procedure

NCT ID NCT04708288

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows about 200 people who receive a special stent that naturally dissolves over time to open blocked bile or pancreatic ducts. The stent is designed to avoid the need for a second procedure to remove it. Researchers track safety and how well the stent keeps the duct open during routine care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

ARCHIMEDES Biodegradable Biliary and Pancreatic Stent

What this could lead to

If successful, this biodegradable stent could offer a safer, temporary way to open blocked ducts without needing a second procedure to remove it.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be less definitive. Risks include pancreatitis, bleeding, infection, or stent migration.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cholestasis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • AUSL Romagna Ospedale Morgagni - Pierantoni

    COMPLETED

    Forlì, 47121, Italy

  • Emek Medical Center

    COMPLETED

    Afula, 1834111, Israel

  • Endoscopy Unit, Humanitas Research Hospital

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Rozzano, Milano, 20089, Italy

  • Evangelisches Krankenhaus Düsseldorf

    RECRUITING

    Düsseldorf, 40217, Germany

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    Contact

  • Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Policlinico San Matteo

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Pavia, 27100, Italy

  • HUS Helsinki University Hospital

    COMPLETED

    Helsinki, 00290, Finland

  • Hospital Universitario de Salamanca

    RECRUITING

    Salamanca, 37007, Spain

    Contact

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  • Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou HEGP Service d'Hépato-gastro-entérologie et endoscopies digestives

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Paris, 75015, France

  • Tan Tock Seng Hospital Pte Ltd,

    COMPLETED

    Singapore, 308433, Singapore

  • UCBM - Campus Bio-Medico University

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Roma, 00128, Italy

  • University Medical Center Ljubljana

    RECRUITING

    Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia

    Contact

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