Camera and ultrasound for bile duct narrowings without jaundice
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This study tests a tiny camera and ultrasound probe that can be passed through a scope to look inside the bile duct. It may help doctors better diagnose and treat bile duct narrowings that do not cause jaundice.
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Who can take part
- You are between 19 and 79 years old
- You have a narrowing in your bile duct that does not cause jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
- You have already had a procedure to open the bile duct opening (sphincterotomy) or balloon dilation
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners
- You are not at risk from an ERCP procedure
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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