Comparing two ways to drain a blocked bile duct in borderline cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to relieve a bile duct blockage caused by cancer: one uses a special scope through the mouth (ERCP), the other uses an ultrasound-guided scope to place a stent between the bile duct and the intestine. The goal is to see which approach works better for people whose cancer is 'borderline' — meaning it's not yet removable by surgery but not too advanced.
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Who can take part
- You have a blockage in the bile duct caused by cancer, and your doctor considers your condition 'borderline' — not clearly removable by surgery yet not too advanced.
- You have jaundice (yellow skin or eyes) or abnormal liver tests showing the blockage is affecting your liver.
- You have not had a stent or any other drainage procedure for this blockage before.
- Your stomach and upper intestine are normal (not changed by prior surgery), so a doctor can reach the bile duct opening with a scope.
- You are willing to follow up with tests and visits as needed for the study.
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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