Surgery or endoscopy for high-risk gallbladder inflammation
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two minimally invasive treatments for people with severe gallbladder inflammation caused by gallstones. It aims to see which approach better helps the immune system and reduces risks for those who are too sick for standard surgery.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with acute gallbladder inflammation caused by gallstones.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have a high surgical risk as measured by a hospital score.
- Your symptoms started within the last 7 days.
- You are willing to come back for follow-up visits.
- You have a low risk of having a stone in the main bile duct, or tests showed no stone there.
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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