Pre-surgery bile drainage for blocked ducts from cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial studies whether draining bile before surgery can help people with a bile-duct blockage caused by certain cancers. It aims to improve the situation before tumor removal by reducing the effects of a blocked, backed-up bile system.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- Your blockage is caused by cancer in the pancreatic head or nearby (periampullary) area
- Your bilirubin blood level is very high (at least 40 micromol/L)
- You can sign a written consent form to join the study
- Your cancer has not already spread to distant sites (no proven metastasis)
- Your tumor is considered operable, meaning doctors think surgery to remove it is possible
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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