Bile test to diagnose unclear bile duct narrowings
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial uses a bile sample to help diagnose the cause of a bile duct stricture (a narrowing) that was not clearly identified by standard tests. It may help patients avoid more invasive procedures.
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Who can take part
- You have a bile duct narrowing that has not been clearly diagnosed yet.
- You are between 18 and 90 years old.
- You have already had an ERCP procedure where a biopsy or brush sample was taken from the bile duct.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder.
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not have cancer in another organ that is not related to the bile duct stricture.
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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