ERCP vs ERCP with a stomach drainage procedure comparison
Part of Digestive system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares two endoscopy approaches to drain a blocked bile duct caused by gallstones. It may help people who can’t safely have standard surgery decide which drainage method works best after an initial ERCP plan fails or is limited.
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Who can take part
- You are older than 75 years
- You have symptoms from a blocked bile duct due to gallstones (choledocholithiasis), confirmed or strongly suspected
- Surgery is not being used for you because of age, other health problems, or your choice
- You are well enough to tolerate an endoscopy with sedation (an anti-anxiety/sleep medicine)
- Your blood clotting and platelets are adequate (INR must be ≤ 1.5, and platelets must be at least 50,000), or any issues can be corrected
- A drainage procedure is anatomically possible and an expert endoscopist is available to perform it
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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