Fistulotomy during ERCP to open the bile duct entrance
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial looks at whether a specific small procedure during ERCP helps doctors reach and drain the bile duct when gallstones or bile duct narrowing are suspected. It may help people avoid getting stuck during the procedure and improve how successfully the bile duct can be reached.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for an ERCP (a camera test of the bile duct and upper gut).
- Your case involves suspected or confirmed bile duct blockage from stones, or narrowing (benign or cancer-related).
- You have not had an ERCP before.
- You have normal stomach/duodenum anatomy (no altered setup from prior stomach/duodenal surgery).
- No signs or diagnosis of cancer at the ampulla or nearby areas, and no type 1 or type 2 periampullary diverticula.
- You are not pregnant, and your blood clotting test (INR) is 1.5 or lower.
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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