Clinical trials
Biliary Obstruction clinical trials
Below are recruiting biliary obstruction clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 18 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07559968Recruiting
Comparing two types of stents for bile duct cancer blockage
This study compares two different metallic stent designs to help keep bile ducts open in patients with advanced bile duct cancer. You would already have a temporary drainage tube in place and be scheduled for a permanent stent, so this trial tests which stent type works better.
Seoul, SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT07407491RecruitingPhase 2
Antibiotic during ERCP for bile duct infection
This trial tests if giving an antibiotic directly into the bile duct during an ERCP procedure helps treat acute cholangitis better than standard care. If you have mild or moderate cholangitis and are scheduled for ERCP within 48 hours, you may be a candidate.
Cheras, Kuala LumpurAges 18 years+ - NCT04929821Recruiting
Study of a dissolvable stent for bile duct narrowing
This study is testing a new type of stent that eventually dissolves on its own. The stent is placed in a narrowed bile duct to open it up and let bile flow properly. This might help people with strictures caused by scarring, stones, past surgeries, or certain bile duct cancers.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07108725Recruiting
Better MRI scan for bile duct blockage
This trial is testing if a special MRI technique called diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) can better find bile duct blockages caused by tumors, compared with standard MRI. If you have symptoms like yellow skin or dark urine and need a detailed look at your bile ducts, this might help your doctor make a more accurate diagnosis.
CairoAges 18 years+ - NCT04813055Recruiting
Registry study for ultrasound during therapeutic endoscopy
This study keeps a careful record (registry) of patients who need ultrasound-guided therapeutic endoscopy. It aims to learn how well and safely this ultrasound technique works during real-life procedures.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT06613945Recruiting
Comparing two ways to open blocked bile ducts in liver cancer
This study compares two procedures to drain bile from the liver in people with blocked bile ducts caused by cancer that cannot be removed. It looks at whether using an ultrasound-guided approach along with standard ERCP works better than ERCP alone.
Al Mansurah, Dakahlia GovernorateAges 18 years+ - NCT04708288Recruiting
Study of a dissolving bile-duct stent
This study tests a new type of stent that dissolves over time for the bile or pancreatic duct. It aims to see if the stent is safe and works well.
HelsinkiAges 18 years+ - NCT06620328Recruiting
Comparing two tools for bile duct drainage when ERCP fails
This study tests two ways of opening a blocked bile duct when standard methods fail: one using a special balloon and the other using heat. It looks at which is safer and works better for people who cannot get the usual ERCP or PTCD drainage.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07696572Recruiting
Testing a new device for EUS procedures
This trial is studying a new tool called the RIVOS™ EUS access device, which is used during a type of internal ultrasound called endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). The goal is to see how well it works for people who need this procedure.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05246657Recruiting
EUS procedure to bypass blocked bile ducts when ERCP fails
This trial studies a new way to access the bile ducts using a scope guided by ultrasound when standard ERCP can’t be done or doesn’t work. It may help people with non-cancer (benign) bile duct blockages get the bile flowing again.
ValladolidAges 18 years+ - NCT07640243Recruiting
Sedation Methods for Bile Duct Drainage Procedures
This study compares different sedation (sleep) methods used during a procedure to drain blocked bile ducts. Researchers want to see which sedation approach gives patients the best experience and fastest recovery.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT06671418Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Stenting vs drainage for blocked bile ducts from cancer
This study compares two ways to open blocked bile ducts near the liver due to cancer that cannot be removed. One method uses a stent placed through the skin (percutaneous stenting), and the other uses a tube placed through a scope (endoscopic drainage). The goal is to see which approach works better for relieving jaundice and improving quality of life.
RotterdamAges Any age - NCT05169398Recruiting
EUS-guided bile drainage with a new metal stent
This trial tests a newer, ultrasound-guided procedure to drain blocked bile flow using a special metal stent. It may help people who have bile duct blockage but could not have their bile drained successfully with standard ERCP.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT05546372Recruiting
Radiofrequency ablation to treat blocked bile ducts from bile cancer
This study tests whether radiofrequency ablation can improve treatment for people who have a malignant (cancer-related) blockage of the bile ducts near the liver (perihilar cholangiocarcinoma). It’s for patients who are not good candidates for curative surgery and who need bile-duct drainage using a specific stent (uSEMS).
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06287112Recruiting
Preventing gallbladder inflammation after bile duct drainage
This study tests whether a new drainage method can help prevent acute cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder) in people who need a bile duct procedure. If you are at risk for gallbladder issues, this approach might reduce complications.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT03977779Recruiting
Stent to help prevent pancreatitis after endoscopy
This trial tests a temporary, biodegradable stent to lower the chance of getting pancreatitis after an ERCP endoscopy procedure. It may help people who are considered at higher risk, by trying to prevent this complication.
Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07096895Recruiting
Special Endoscopic Procedure for Blocked Bile Duct Access
This trial tests a special endoscopic procedure (EDEE) to reach the bile duct when the usual pathway is blocked, which can happen with certain benign or malignant conditions. If standard methods can't access the area, this approach may offer an alternative.
DüsseldorfAges 18 years+ - NCT01793168Recruiting
Rare disease registry and history study
This study keeps a registry (a structured list) of people with rare diseases and may also track how the condition changes over time. It can help researchers better understand rare illnesses and find gaps in care, which may improve future treatments.
Sioux Falls, South DakotaAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for biliary obstruction?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 18 recruiting biliary obstruction studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a biliary obstruction trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a biliary obstruction trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.