Preventing gallbladder attacks after pancreatitis without surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a procedure using an endoscope (a thin, flexible tube) can help prevent future gallbladder problems in people who have had pancreatitis from gallstones but cannot have surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- Your pancreatitis was caused by gallstones or sludge in your gallbladder.
- An MRI or endoscopic ultrasound has shown no stones stuck in your main bile duct.
- You cannot have gallbladder surgery because of your health or your choice.
- You are not a heavy drinker (less than 5 drinks per day for men, 3 for women).
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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