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CompletedNCT04103749Updated Dec 12, 2023Results posted

Global Prospective Case Series Using a Single-Use Duodenoscope

An interventional study of Exalt Model D Single-Use Duodenoscope in Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, sponsored by Boston Scientific Corporation. Completed at 22 sites in 11 countries. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2023-12-12.

Sponsored by Boston Scientific Corporation · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other

Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
551
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

Confirm procedural performance of the ExaltTM Model D Single-Use Duodenoscope in Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography (ERCP) and other duodenoscope-based procedures

Read the detailed description

This study is a prospective, multi-center case series of per standard of care ERCP procedures using a nonsignificant risk single-use duodenoscope. Up to 1000 cases will be included at up to 40 clinical sites. Patients who meet all eligibility criteria will be included and will have a clinically indicated ERCP procedure performed using the study device. Enrolled subjects will be followed for 30 days after their procedure.

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Conditions studied

  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
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In context

Lead sponsor

Boston Scientific Corporation is the lead sponsor of 517 studies on the registry; 38 are open to participants now.

Of its 64 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 56 (88%) have results posted.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • 18 years or older
  • Willing and able to comply with the study procedures and provide written informed consent to participate in the study
  • Scheduled for a clinically indicated ERCP

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Potentially vulnerable subjects, including, but not limited to pregnant women
  • Subjects for whom endoscopic techniques are contraindicated
  • Patients who are currently enrolled in another investigational study that would directly interfere with the current study, without prior written approval from the sponsor
  • Investigator discretion
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Other
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
551 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Exalt DScope 02

    Subjects will have a clinically indicated per standard of care ERCP or other duodenoscope-based procedure performed using the Exalt single use duodenoscope study device. Subjects are considered enrolled after completing the study specific informed consent form.

    Device: Exalt Model D Single-Use Duodenoscope

Interventions

  • DeviceExalt Model D Single-Use Duodenoscope

    Subjects will have a clinically indicated per standard of care ERCP or other duodenoscope-based procedure performed with the Exalt single use duodenoscope study device.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of Participants With Successful ERCP Procedure

    The ability to complete the ERCP procedure for the intended indication(s); outcome reported as "success" or "failure". Examples include but are not limited to: biliary stent placement, pancreatic stent placement, sphincterotomy, and clearance of bile duct stones.

    Time frame: Procedure success is assessed at the end of the procedure (within 24 hours on study day 1).

Secondary outcomes

  1. Endoscopist Rating

    Endoscopist ratings of overall satisfaction with the single-use duodenoscope on a scale of 1 (worst) to 10 (best)

    Time frame: Endoscopists will rate their experience with the Exalt single-use duodenoscope immediately following the completion of the study procedure on study day 1.

  2. Number of Participants With a Crossover From Exalt Single-use Duodenoscope to Reusable Duodenoscope

    The need to use a reusable duodenoscope for any task which cannot be adequately performed with the Exalt single-use duodenoscope is considered a crossover.

    Time frame: Incidence of crossover is monitored throughout the procedure (within 24 hours on study day 1).

  3. Number of Adverse Events (SAEs) Related to the Device and/or the Procedure

    Evaluation of serious adverse events (SAEs) related to the device and/or the procedure through 30 days after the ERCP or other duodenoscope based procedures

    Time frame: SAEs are assessed through 30 days after the procedure.

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Results

Posted Dec 12, 2023
Limitations and caveats
Limitations include the lack of randomization and the absence of a control group. The enrolled subjects may not be typical of patients at all endoscopy centers. Several investigators participated in the development of the single-use duodenoscope and also received research funding from the study sponsor and from manufacturers of reusable duodenoscopes. Lastly, this study did not address the associated costs or impact on reprocessing services or the environment.

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneExalt DScope 02
Started551
Completed495
Not completed56

Outcome measures

PrimaryNumber of Participants With Successful ERCP Procedure

The ability to complete the ERCP procedure for the intended indication(s); outcome reported as "success" or "failure". Examples include but are not limited to: biliary stent placement, pancreatic stent placement, sphincterotomy, and clearance of bile duct stones.

Time frame:
Procedure success is assessed at the end of the procedure (within 24 hours on study day 1).
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Successful ERCP Procedure
ParticipantsExalt DScope 02
Number of Participants With Successful ERCP Procedure529
SecondaryEndoscopist Rating

Endoscopist ratings of overall satisfaction with the single-use duodenoscope on a scale of 1 (worst) to 10 (best)

Time frame:
Endoscopists will rate their experience with the Exalt single-use duodenoscope immediately following the completion of the study procedure on study day 1.
Reported as:
Median · Score on a scale
Endoscopist Rating
Score on a scaleExalt DScope 02
Endoscopist Rating8.0 (1.0 to 10.0)
SecondaryNumber of Participants With a Crossover From Exalt Single-use Duodenoscope to Reusable Duodenoscope

The need to use a reusable duodenoscope for any task which cannot be adequately performed with the Exalt single-use duodenoscope is considered a crossover.

Time frame:
Incidence of crossover is monitored throughout the procedure (within 24 hours on study day 1).
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With a Crossover From Exalt Single-use Duodenoscope to Reusable Duodenoscope
ParticipantsExalt DScope 02
Number of Participants With a Crossover From Exalt Single-use Duodenoscope to Reusable Duodenoscope37
SecondaryNumber of Adverse Events (SAEs) Related to the Device and/or the Procedure

Evaluation of serious adverse events (SAEs) related to the device and/or the procedure through 30 days after the ERCP or other duodenoscope based procedures

Time frame:
SAEs are assessed through 30 days after the procedure.
Reported as:
Number · Events
Number of Adverse Events (SAEs) Related to the Device and/or the Procedure
EventsExalt DScope 02
Number of Adverse Events (SAEs) Related to the Device and/or the Procedure46

Adverse events

Collected over 30 Days. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Exalt DScope 0217/551 (3.1%)85/551 (15.4%)75/551 (13.6%)
Most frequent serious events
Showing 10 of 47
Most frequent serious events
EventExalt DScope 02
PancreatitisGastrointestinal disorders19/551
CholangitisHepatobiliary disorders6/551
SepsisInfections and infestations5/551
Procedural painInjury, poisoning and procedural complications5/551
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders4/551
Gastrointestinal haemorrhageGastrointestinal disorders4/551
CholangiocarcinomaNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)4/551
Disease progressionGeneral disorders3/551
PyrexiaGeneral disorders3/551
CholecystitisHepatobiliary disorders3/551
Most frequent other events
Showing 10 of 44
Most frequent other events
EventExalt DScope 02
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders25/551
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders8/551
PyrexiaGeneral disorders5/551
Procedural painInjury, poisoning and procedural complications5/551
Oropharyngeal painRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders5/551
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders4/551
Abdominal discomfortGastrointestinal disorders3/551
DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders3/551
Procedural nauseaInjury, poisoning and procedural complications3/551
Gastrointestinal haemorrhageGastrointestinal disorders2/551

Baseline characteristics

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Exalt DScope 02
Mean59.9 ± 15.9
Sex/Gender, Customized
Sex/Gender, Customized(Participants)Exalt DScope 02
Sex, Male281
Sex, Female269
Sex, other1
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected(Participants)Exalt DScope 02
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(participants)Exalt DScope 02
Canada25
Netherlands25
Singapore25
Hong Kong25
United States276
Italy25
South Africa25
Australia25
France25
Germany25
India50
American Society of Anesthesiology physical status
American Society of Anesthesiology physical status(Participants)Exalt DScope 02
I66
II198
III250
IV32
V0
Not assessed5
Relevant gastrointestinal medical history
Relevant gastrointestinal medical history(participants)Exalt DScope 02
Bile duct stones/gallstones(current)168
Documented biliary or pancreatic stricture, unresolved124
Current immunosuppression (any cause)71
Chronic pancreatitis68
Pancreatic tumor63
Abnormal image finding60
Cholangitis (current)53
Cholangiocarcinoma46
Primary sclerosing cholangitis24
Other gastrointestinal cancer22
Pancreatic stones (current)22
Recurrent cholangitis21
Hepatic tumor18
Hepatitis11
Pancreatic pseudocyst9
Known history of Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) colonization2
Known current MDRO colonization2
Current documented bacterial infection, other than cholangitis8
Other146
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Study locations

22 sites
  • University of California Los Angeles Medical Center
    Los Angeles, California 90095, United States
  • University of Chicago
    Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
  • Indianapolis University Hospital
    Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States
  • Mayo Clinic
    Rochester, Minnesota 55905, United States
  • North Shore University Hospital
    Manhasset, New York 11030, United States
  • Cornell Medical Center
    New York, New York 10065, United States
  • Cleveland Clinic
    Cleveland, Ohio 44195, United States
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, United States
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    San Antonio, Texas 78229, United States
  • Virginia Mason Medical Center
    Seattle, Washington 98101, United States
  • Metro North Hospital and Health Services
    Brisbane, Australia
  • St. Michael's Hospital - Unity Health
    Toronto, M5B 1W8, Canada
  • Institut Paoli-Calmettes
    Marseille, France
  • Evangelisches Krankenhaus Düsseldorf
    Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
  • Prince of Wales Hospital
    Hong Kong, Hong Kong
  • Asian Institute of Gastroenterology
    Hyderabad, Telangana, India
  • Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals
    Kolkata, West Bengal 700054, India
  • Humanitas University
    Milan, Italy
  • Erasmus University Medical Center of Rotterdam
    Rotterdam, 3015 CN, Netherlands
  • Singapore General Hospital
    Singapore, Singapore
  • Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital
    Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa
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References and documents

Study documents

  • Protocol and statistical analysis plan · Jan 14, 2022

Documents are hosted by the registry — open the source record to download them.

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Dec 12, 2023, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT04103749
Lead sponsor
Boston Scientific Corporation
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Sep 25, 2019
Start date
Mar 22, 2021
Primary completion
Nov 23, 2022
Completion
Jan 5, 2023
Results posted
Dec 12, 2023
Last update
Dec 12, 2023

Study contacts

Adam Slivka, MD, PhD
principal investigator · University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Marco Bruno, MD, PhD
principal investigator · Erasmus Medical Center

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes
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