Trial Outcomes & Findings for Pre-operative Biliary SEMS RCT During Neoadjuvant Therapy (NCT NCT02238847)

NCT ID: NCT02238847

Last Updated: 2020-02-17

Results Overview

Sustained biliary drainage, defined as absence of reinterventions for the management of biliary obstructive symptoms, assessed from self-expanding metal stent (SEMS) placement until curative intent surgery (CIS) when applicable, or to one year after SEMS placement otherwise.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

119 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

From SEMS placement until CIS (for patients undergoing CIS; median 110 days to CIS) or from SEMS placement to one year after SEMS placement (for patients not undergoing CIS)

Results posted on

2020-02-17

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
WallFlex Biliary RX Fully Covered Stent System
Patients in this group will receive a fully covered study SEMS (self-expanding metal stent) Reintervention can occur with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered/Uncovered Stent System: Reintervention can occur in Arm 1 or Arm 2 with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System
WallFlex Biliary RX Uncovered Stent System
Patients in this group will receive an uncovered study SEMS (self-expanding metal stent). Reintervention can occur with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered/Uncovered Stent System: Reintervention can occur in Arm 1 or Arm 2 with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System
Overall Study
STARTED
59
60
Overall Study
COMPLETED
37
36
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
22
24

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
WallFlex Biliary RX Fully Covered Stent System
n=59 Participants
Patients in this group will receive a fully covered study SEMS (self-expanding metal stent) Reintervention can occur with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered/Uncovered Stent System: Reintervention can occur in Arm 1 or Arm 2 with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System
WallFlex Biliary RX Uncovered Stent System
n=60 Participants
Patients in this group will receive an uncovered study SEMS (self-expanding metal stent). Reintervention can occur with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered/Uncovered Stent System: Reintervention can occur in Arm 1 or Arm 2 with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System
Total
n=119 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
67.0 years
n=59 Participants
65.0 years
n=60 Participants
65 years
n=119 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
26 Participants
n=59 Participants
27 Participants
n=60 Participants
53 Participants
n=119 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
33 Participants
n=59 Participants
33 Participants
n=60 Participants
66 Participants
n=119 Participants
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected
0 Participants
Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.
Weight
77.7 kg
n=59 Participants
78.4 kg
n=60 Participants
78 kg
n=119 Participants
Gallbladder in Situ
43 Participants
n=59 Participants
42 Participants
n=60 Participants
85 Participants
n=119 Participants
Karnofsky Score (overall health status)
90.0 units on a scale
n=59 Participants
80.0 units on a scale
n=60 Participants
90 units on a scale
n=119 Participants
Tumor Size
3.1 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.4 • n=59 Participants
2.9 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 50.9 • n=60 Participants
3.0 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.2 • n=119 Participants
Tumor Stage
IA - T1 N0 M0
7 Participants
n=59 Participants
3 Participants
n=60 Participants
10 Participants
n=119 Participants
Tumor Stage
IB - T2 N0 M0
5 Participants
n=59 Participants
6 Participants
n=60 Participants
11 Participants
n=119 Participants
Tumor Stage
IIA - T3 N0 M0
19 Participants
n=59 Participants
24 Participants
n=60 Participants
43 Participants
n=119 Participants
Tumor Stage
IIB - T1 N1 M0; T2 N1 M0; T3 N1 M0
15 Participants
n=59 Participants
15 Participants
n=60 Participants
30 Participants
n=119 Participants
Tumor Stage
III - T4 Any N M0
5 Participants
n=59 Participants
5 Participants
n=60 Participants
10 Participants
n=119 Participants
Tumor Stage
Unknown
8 Participants
n=59 Participants
7 Participants
n=60 Participants
15 Participants
n=119 Participants
Number of participants who underwent curative intent surgery
24 Participants
n=59 Participants
27 Participants
n=60 Participants
51 Participants
n=119 Participants
Number of participants not undergoing curative intent surgery&followed to 1year post-stent placement
30 Participants
n=59 Participants
32 Participants
n=60 Participants
62 Participants
n=119 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: From SEMS placement until CIS (for patients undergoing CIS; median 110 days to CIS) or from SEMS placement to one year after SEMS placement (for patients not undergoing CIS)

Population: Participant was eligible for primary endpoint analysis if participant did not undergo biliary reintervention from time of SEMS placement to CIS, or from time of SEMS placement to one year after SEMS placement (for participants not undergoing CIS).

Sustained biliary drainage, defined as absence of reinterventions for the management of biliary obstructive symptoms, assessed from self-expanding metal stent (SEMS) placement until curative intent surgery (CIS) when applicable, or to one year after SEMS placement otherwise.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
WallFlex Biliary RX Fully Covered Stent System
n=54 Participants
Patients in this group will receive a fully covered study SEMS (self-expanding metal stent) Reintervention can occur with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered/Uncovered Stent System: Reintervention can occur in Arm 1 or Arm 2 with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System
WallFlex Biliary RX Uncovered Stent System
n=59 Participants
Patients in this group will receive an uncovered study SEMS (self-expanding metal stent). Reintervention can occur with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered/Uncovered Stent System: Reintervention can occur in Arm 1 or Arm 2 with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System
Sustained Biliary Drainage, Defined as Absence of Reinterventions for the Management of Biliary Obstructive Symptoms
39 Participants
43 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From stent placement procedure up to one year after stent placement procedure

Serious adverse events related to the stent placement procedure or to the stent

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
WallFlex Biliary RX Fully Covered Stent System
n=59 Participants
Patients in this group will receive a fully covered study SEMS (self-expanding metal stent) Reintervention can occur with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered/Uncovered Stent System: Reintervention can occur in Arm 1 or Arm 2 with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System
WallFlex Biliary RX Uncovered Stent System
n=60 Participants
Patients in this group will receive an uncovered study SEMS (self-expanding metal stent). Reintervention can occur with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered/Uncovered Stent System: Reintervention can occur in Arm 1 or Arm 2 with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System
Procedure-related or Stent-related Serious Adverse Events
14 Participants
12 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: During the Stent Placement Procedure

Technical success defined as the ability to deploy the stent in a satisfactory position across the stricture; proximal end of the stent is no more than 1-2cm beyond the proximal end of the stricture.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
WallFlex Biliary RX Fully Covered Stent System
n=59 Participants
Patients in this group will receive a fully covered study SEMS (self-expanding metal stent) Reintervention can occur with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered/Uncovered Stent System: Reintervention can occur in Arm 1 or Arm 2 with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System
WallFlex Biliary RX Uncovered Stent System
n=60 Participants
Patients in this group will receive an uncovered study SEMS (self-expanding metal stent). Reintervention can occur with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered/Uncovered Stent System: Reintervention can occur in Arm 1 or Arm 2 with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System
Technical Success
58 Participants
60 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From initial stent placement procedure to curative intent surgery (CIS) (median 110 days to CIS), or from initial stent placement procedure to one year after initial stent placement for participants not undergoing CIS

Population: Of 59 participants in the Fully Covered arm, neoadjuvant therapy information was only provided for 55 participants. Of 60 participants in the Uncovered arm, neoadjuvant therapy information was only provided for 52 participants.

The ability to complete neoadjuvant therapy as intended without stent-related interruptions of neoadjuvant therapy and without biliary reintervention

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
WallFlex Biliary RX Fully Covered Stent System
n=55 Participants
Patients in this group will receive a fully covered study SEMS (self-expanding metal stent) Reintervention can occur with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered/Uncovered Stent System: Reintervention can occur in Arm 1 or Arm 2 with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System
WallFlex Biliary RX Uncovered Stent System
n=52 Participants
Patients in this group will receive an uncovered study SEMS (self-expanding metal stent). Reintervention can occur with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered/Uncovered Stent System: Reintervention can occur in Arm 1 or Arm 2 with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System
Ability to Complete Neoadjuvant Therapy as Intended Without Stent-related Interruptions of Neoadjuvant Therapy and Without Biliary Reintervention
53 Participants
51 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At the time of curative intent surgery (CIS) (median 110 days to CIS) or transition to palliation for participants not underoing CIS

The number of participants with stent migration

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
WallFlex Biliary RX Fully Covered Stent System
n=59 Participants
Patients in this group will receive a fully covered study SEMS (self-expanding metal stent) Reintervention can occur with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered/Uncovered Stent System: Reintervention can occur in Arm 1 or Arm 2 with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System
WallFlex Biliary RX Uncovered Stent System
n=60 Participants
Patients in this group will receive an uncovered study SEMS (self-expanding metal stent). Reintervention can occur with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered/Uncovered Stent System: Reintervention can occur in Arm 1 or Arm 2 with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System
Number of Participants With Stent Migration
5 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At the time of curative intent surgery (CIS) (median 110 days to CIS)

Population: Of 59 Participants in Fully Covered Arm, 24 underwent Curative Intent Surgery. Of 60 Participants in Uncovered Arm, 27 underwent Curative Intent Surgery.

The subjective impression of the surgeon that the presence of a self-expanding metal stent (SEMS) may have impacted the surgical procedure.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
WallFlex Biliary RX Fully Covered Stent System
n=24 Participants
Patients in this group will receive a fully covered study SEMS (self-expanding metal stent) Reintervention can occur with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered/Uncovered Stent System: Reintervention can occur in Arm 1 or Arm 2 with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System
WallFlex Biliary RX Uncovered Stent System
n=27 Participants
Patients in this group will receive an uncovered study SEMS (self-expanding metal stent). Reintervention can occur with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered/Uncovered Stent System: Reintervention can occur in Arm 1 or Arm 2 with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System
Subjective Impression of the Surgeon That the Presence of a Self-expanding Metal Stent May Have Impacted the Surgical Procedure
3 Participants
4 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From stent placement to one year after stent placement for participants not undergoing curative intent surgery

Population: 30 participants in the Fully Covered arm did not undergo curative intent surgery and were followed for one year. 32 participants in the Uncovered arm did not undergo curative intent surgery and were followed for one year.

For participants not undergoing curative intent surgery, sustained biliary drainage from stent placement to one year after stent placement.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
WallFlex Biliary RX Fully Covered Stent System
n=30 Participants
Patients in this group will receive a fully covered study SEMS (self-expanding metal stent) Reintervention can occur with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered/Uncovered Stent System: Reintervention can occur in Arm 1 or Arm 2 with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System
WallFlex Biliary RX Uncovered Stent System
n=32 Participants
Patients in this group will receive an uncovered study SEMS (self-expanding metal stent). Reintervention can occur with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered/Uncovered Stent System: Reintervention can occur in Arm 1 or Arm 2 with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System
For Participants Not Undergoing Curative Intent Surgery, Sustained Biliary Drainage to One Year After Stent Placement
19 Participants
21 Participants

POST_HOC outcome

Timeframe: Measured at any point during stent indwell - until curative intent surgery (CIS) (median 110 days to CIS) or one year post stent placement (for participants not underoing CIS)

The number of participants with tumor ingrowth at any point during stent indwell.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
WallFlex Biliary RX Fully Covered Stent System
n=59 Participants
Patients in this group will receive a fully covered study SEMS (self-expanding metal stent) Reintervention can occur with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered/Uncovered Stent System: Reintervention can occur in Arm 1 or Arm 2 with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System
WallFlex Biliary RX Uncovered Stent System
n=60 Participants
Patients in this group will receive an uncovered study SEMS (self-expanding metal stent). Reintervention can occur with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered/Uncovered Stent System: Reintervention can occur in Arm 1 or Arm 2 with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System
Number of Participants With Tumor Ingrowth
0 Participants
10 Participants

POST_HOC outcome

Timeframe: From stent placement up to curative intent surgery (CIS) (median 110 days to CIS), or from stent placement up to one year post stent placement for participants not undergoing CIS

Population: 43/59 participants in Fully Covered Arm and 42/60 participants in Uncovered Arm had gallbladder in situ. Therefore, Acute Cholecystitis only analyzed in 43 participants in Fully Covered Arm and 42 participants in Uncovered Arm.

The number of participants with acute cholecystitis

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
WallFlex Biliary RX Fully Covered Stent System
n=43 Participants
Patients in this group will receive a fully covered study SEMS (self-expanding metal stent) Reintervention can occur with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered/Uncovered Stent System: Reintervention can occur in Arm 1 or Arm 2 with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System
WallFlex Biliary RX Uncovered Stent System
n=42 Participants
Patients in this group will receive an uncovered study SEMS (self-expanding metal stent). Reintervention can occur with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered/Uncovered Stent System: Reintervention can occur in Arm 1 or Arm 2 with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System
Number of Participants With Acute Cholecystitis
4 Participants
2 Participants

POST_HOC outcome

Timeframe: From randomization to one year after randomization

The mortality at one year after randomization.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
WallFlex Biliary RX Fully Covered Stent System
n=59 Participants
Patients in this group will receive a fully covered study SEMS (self-expanding metal stent) Reintervention can occur with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered/Uncovered Stent System: Reintervention can occur in Arm 1 or Arm 2 with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System
WallFlex Biliary RX Uncovered Stent System
n=60 Participants
Patients in this group will receive an uncovered study SEMS (self-expanding metal stent). Reintervention can occur with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered/Uncovered Stent System: Reintervention can occur in Arm 1 or Arm 2 with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System
Mortality at One Year After Randomization
21 Participants
25 Participants

Adverse Events

WallFlex Biliary RX Fully Covered Stent System

Serious events: 14 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 21 deaths

WallFlex Biliary RX Uncovered Stent System

Serious events: 12 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 25 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
WallFlex Biliary RX Fully Covered Stent System
n=59 participants at risk
Patients in this group will receive a fully covered study SEMS (self-expanding metal stent) Reintervention can occur with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered/Uncovered Stent System: Reintervention can occur in Arm 1 or Arm 2 with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System
WallFlex Biliary RX Uncovered Stent System
n=60 participants at risk
Patients in this group will receive an uncovered study SEMS (self-expanding metal stent). Reintervention can occur with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered/Uncovered Stent System: Reintervention can occur in Arm 1 or Arm 2 with either a WallFlex™ Biliary RX Fully Covered or Uncovered Stent System
Hepatobiliary disorders
Acute Cholecystitis
6.8%
4/59 • Adverse event data collected from the time the participant signed the informed consent and was randomized to the study, to the time the participant exited the study (median of 344 days of follow-up).
Reported on all treatment related Serious Adverse Events
3.3%
2/60 • Adverse event data collected from the time the participant signed the informed consent and was randomized to the study, to the time the participant exited the study (median of 344 days of follow-up).
Reported on all treatment related Serious Adverse Events
Gastrointestinal disorders
Acute Pancreatitis
1.7%
1/59 • Adverse event data collected from the time the participant signed the informed consent and was randomized to the study, to the time the participant exited the study (median of 344 days of follow-up).
Reported on all treatment related Serious Adverse Events
0.00%
0/60 • Adverse event data collected from the time the participant signed the informed consent and was randomized to the study, to the time the participant exited the study (median of 344 days of follow-up).
Reported on all treatment related Serious Adverse Events
Hepatobiliary disorders
Cholangitis
15.3%
9/59 • Adverse event data collected from the time the participant signed the informed consent and was randomized to the study, to the time the participant exited the study (median of 344 days of follow-up).
Reported on all treatment related Serious Adverse Events
13.3%
8/60 • Adverse event data collected from the time the participant signed the informed consent and was randomized to the study, to the time the participant exited the study (median of 344 days of follow-up).
Reported on all treatment related Serious Adverse Events
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
1.7%
1/59 • Adverse event data collected from the time the participant signed the informed consent and was randomized to the study, to the time the participant exited the study (median of 344 days of follow-up).
Reported on all treatment related Serious Adverse Events
0.00%
0/60 • Adverse event data collected from the time the participant signed the informed consent and was randomized to the study, to the time the participant exited the study (median of 344 days of follow-up).
Reported on all treatment related Serious Adverse Events
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal Pain
1.7%
1/59 • Adverse event data collected from the time the participant signed the informed consent and was randomized to the study, to the time the participant exited the study (median of 344 days of follow-up).
Reported on all treatment related Serious Adverse Events
3.3%
2/60 • Adverse event data collected from the time the participant signed the informed consent and was randomized to the study, to the time the participant exited the study (median of 344 days of follow-up).
Reported on all treatment related Serious Adverse Events
Hepatobiliary disorders
CBD Obstruction or Abnormal LFTs
3.4%
2/59 • Adverse event data collected from the time the participant signed the informed consent and was randomized to the study, to the time the participant exited the study (median of 344 days of follow-up).
Reported on all treatment related Serious Adverse Events
1.7%
1/60 • Adverse event data collected from the time the participant signed the informed consent and was randomized to the study, to the time the participant exited the study (median of 344 days of follow-up).
Reported on all treatment related Serious Adverse Events
Infections and infestations
Liver Abscess
0.00%
0/59 • Adverse event data collected from the time the participant signed the informed consent and was randomized to the study, to the time the participant exited the study (median of 344 days of follow-up).
Reported on all treatment related Serious Adverse Events
1.7%
1/60 • Adverse event data collected from the time the participant signed the informed consent and was randomized to the study, to the time the participant exited the study (median of 344 days of follow-up).
Reported on all treatment related Serious Adverse Events

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Lina Ginnetti, Clinical Endoscopy Director

Boston Scientific Corporation

Phone: 508-683-4512

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place

Restriction type: GT60