Comparing two endoscopic treatments for bile duct blockage in borderline cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial compares two minimally invasive endoscopic procedures to open a blocked bile duct in people with cancer that is borderline for surgery. The goal is to find which approach works better as the first treatment to relieve jaundice and improve quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You have a bile duct blockage caused by cancer, and it is causing jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes) or abnormal liver tests.
- The blockage is in the lower part of the bile duct, not near the liver.
- You have not had a stent or other drainage procedure for this blockage before.
- You have not had stomach surgery that changed your digestive system (like gastric bypass or similar).
- You do not have a serious bleeding disorder, and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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