Predicting difficult bile duct access during ERCP
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at why it might be hard to place a tube into the bile duct during an ERCP (a scope procedure). It is for adults who need an ERCP and do not have certain blood or pancreas conditions that could make the procedure riskier or more difficult.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You agree to take part in the study (sign a consent form).
- Your doctor has scheduled you for an ERCP (a scope procedure to look at your bile duct).
- Your blood clotting is normal (INR below 1.5) and your platelet count is above 50,000.
- You have not had a prior endoscopic sphincterotomy (a cut in the bile duct opening).
- Your bile duct is easy to reach with a scope (no blockages or past stomach surgery that would prevent it).
- You do not have pancreas divisum (a natural variation in pancreas anatomy).
- Your ERCP is for a bile duct problem, not just for a pancreatic duct issue.
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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