Tablet camera tool comparison to remove tough bile duct stones
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares two different ways of guiding a scope inside the bile duct to remove “complicated” bile duct stones. It may help find which technique is safer and works better for stone removal in adults.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have complicated bile duct stones
- You can understand the study and sign informed consent
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- Your stomach and bile duct anatomy is normal enough for endoscopy
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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