New biopsy needle tested in 183 patients

NCT ID NCT06358001

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested the EchoTip AcuCore, a needle used during endoscopic ultrasound to collect tissue samples from the pancreas, liver, and other organs. 183 adults with conditions like cancer or chronic pancreatitis took part. The main goal was to see if the needle could get a good sample without needing a replacement. The study is already completed.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

EchoTip AcuCore biopsy needle

What this could lead to

If successful, this study confirms the device reliably collects tissue samples during endoscopic ultrasound procedures.

What could go wrong

This is a post-market study with no control group, so results may not prove superiority over other needles. Device failure or complications like bleeding or infection are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

adenocarcinoma autoimmune pancreatitis cholangiocarcinoma chronic pancreatitis hepatocellular carcinoma lymphoma lymphosarcoma metastatic neoplasm Neoplasm Metastasis neuroendocrine neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Advent Health Medical Group, Orlando

    Orlando, Florida, 32803, United States

  • Advent Health, Porter

    Denver, Colorado, 80210, United States

  • Geisinger Medical Center

    Danville, Pennsylvania, 17822, United States

  • Shands Hospital-University of Florida

    Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States

  • University of California, Irvine

    Orange, California, 92868, United States

  • University of Florida Shands Hospital

    Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States

  • University of Texas Memorial Hermann Hospital

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • University of Virginia

    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States