Gallbladder removal after bile duct stone treatment in older adults
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether older adults (75+) who have had bile duct stones removed will benefit from also having their gallbladder taken out. It aims to prevent future problems by comparing outcomes for those who get the surgery versus those who don't.
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Who can take part
- You are 80 years or older, or between 75 and 79 with certain other health conditions
- You had bile duct stones removed using a procedure called ERCP
- You still have your gallbladder (it hasn't been removed before)
- You do not have active gallbladder inflammation (acute cholecystitis)
- You do not have pancreatitis or other serious pancreas-related problems
- You do not have widespread cancer or a bile duct blockage
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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