Gallbladder surgery to prevent repeat pancreatitis
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if removing the gallbladder can prevent future episodes of unexplained acute pancreatitis. It may help people who've had one to three episodes with no clear cause found.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are eligible for gallbladder removal surgery (usually minimally invasive)
- You have had 1 to 3 episodes of unexplained acute pancreatitis
- At least one episode happened after a normal endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) test
- You have not had gallbladder surgery before
- No other known cause of pancreatitis has been found
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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