Improving quality of life after gallbladder removal
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study focuses on how people feel after having their gallbladder removed for painful, symptomatic gallstones. You may be asked to fill out questionnaires to compare quality of life after surgery and help researchers understand what recovery feels like for patients.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You had a laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery (keyhole surgery)
- Your surgery was for painful gallstones (symptomatic gallstones)
- You have not had prior major complications from gallstone disease
- Your surgery was not for another reason besides painful gallstones
- You should be able to complete quality-of-life questionnaires
- You must be willing to participate
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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