Treating gallstones and bile duct problems through the skin
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way to diagnose and treat gallstones or bile duct narrowing without surgery, using a needle through the skin (percutaneous treatment). It is for people whose condition could not be fixed with an endoscope.
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Who can take part
- You have gallstones or a narrowed bile duct that could not be treated with an endoscope.
- You are at least 18 years old.
- Your liver blood tests (hemoglobin, liver enzymes) are within normal range.
- You do not have a severe, untreatable bleeding disorder.
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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