Helicobacter infection in bile duct cancer patients
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks for links between Helicobacter bacteria and cancers of the bile ducts and gallbladder. It compares patients with bile duct cancer, people having gallbladder surgery for non-cancer reasons, and healthy liver donors.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with bile duct or gallbladder cancer and had surgery to remove it.
- You are having your gallbladder removed for a non-cancer condition (like gallstones).
- You are a healthy liver donor with no gallbladder problems.
- You are having your gallbladder removed because you have a condition that raises your risk of cancer (like certain polyps or chronic inflammation).
- You have NOT taken treatment to get rid of H. pylori in the last three months.
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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