Question 1

What are the potential benefits of participating in this trial compared to standard treatments?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Efficacy and Safety of Endobiliary Radiofrequency Ablation by Using a Novel RF Catheter (ELRA®) on Maintaining the Patency of Endobiliary Metal Drainage in Patients With Malignant Biliary Strictures : A Double-arm Comparable Study clinical trial (NCT02646514). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 2

How will the radiofrequency ablation procedure be performed, and what can I expect during recovery?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Efficacy and Safety of Endobiliary Radiofrequency Ablation by Using a Novel RF Catheter (ELRA®) on Maintaining the Patency of Endobiliary Metal Drainage in Patients With Malignant Biliary Strictures : A Double-arm Comparable Study clinical trial (NCT02646514). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 3

What are the possible side effects or risks associated with this treatment?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Efficacy and Safety of Endobiliary Radiofrequency Ablation by Using a Novel RF Catheter (ELRA®) on Maintaining the Patency of Endobiliary Metal Drainage in Patients With Malignant Biliary Strictures : A Double-arm Comparable Study clinical trial (NCT02646514). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 4

How often will I need to visit the clinic during the trial?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Efficacy and Safety of Endobiliary Radiofrequency Ablation by Using a Novel RF Catheter (ELRA®) on Maintaining the Patency of Endobiliary Metal Drainage in Patients With Malignant Biliary Strictures : A Double-arm Comparable Study clinical trial (NCT02646514). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 5

What happens if the treatment does not work as expected?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Efficacy and Safety of Endobiliary Radiofrequency Ablation by Using a Novel RF Catheter (ELRA®) on Maintaining the Patency of Endobiliary Metal Drainage in Patients With Malignant Biliary Strictures : A Double-arm Comparable Study clinical trial (NCT02646514). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 6

Are there any costs associated with participating in this trial?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Efficacy and Safety of Endobiliary Radiofrequency Ablation by Using a Novel RF Catheter (ELRA®) on Maintaining the Patency of Endobiliary Metal Drainage in Patients With Malignant Biliary Strictures : A Double-arm Comparable Study clinical trial (NCT02646514). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

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