Real-Time Cholangioscopy Artificial Intelligence Evaluation of Biliary Strictures

Launched by MAYO CLINIC · Mar 9, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new technology that uses artificial intelligence to help doctors better understand the causes of biliary strictures—narrowing in the bile ducts that can cause various health issues. The goal is to see if this technology, called a convolutional neural network (CNN), can accurately identify the reasons for these strictures while doctors are performing a specific procedure known as peroral cholangioscopy (POC).

To participate in this study, you need to be at least 18 years old and be scheduled for a POC during a related procedure called endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Pregnant women and non-English speakers can also join the study, as the technology does not pose any additional risks. If you choose to participate, you will have the opportunity to receive care that may help your doctors make better decisions about your treatment. Overall, this trial could lead to improved ways to diagnose and treat problems with bile ducts.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age ≥ 18 years old
• • Anticipation that patient may undergo POC during an endoscopic retrograde cholangioscopy
• • Pregnant patients can be included in the study. Use of the POC-CNN does not convey any new risk to the patient nor fetus.
• • Non-English speaking subjects will be included in the study. Consent for the procedure itself is always done with the assistance of an interpreter via telephone or video. Use of the POC-CNN will be discussed with all patients via this interpreter during the procedure consent.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Age \<18 years old
• • No indication that cholangioscopy will be performed during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
• • Prisoner