EUS during ERCP for pancreatic and bile duct diseases
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial looks at whether doing an endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in the same session as an ERCP (a procedure to open blocked bile or pancreatic ducts) is helpful. It is for adults who need an ERCP for the first time and have not had a pancreatic or bile duct EUS in the last 3 months.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You need an ERCP for a pancreatic or bile duct problem
- You have not had an ERCP before
- You have not had a pancreatic or bile duct EUS in the last 3 months
- You do not have active cancer that requires only chemotherapy or radiation
- You do not have severe liver, kidney, heart, lung, or bleeding problems
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