Better MRI scan for bile duct blockage
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial is testing if a special MRI technique called diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) can better find bile duct blockages caused by tumors, compared with standard MRI. If you have symptoms like yellow skin or dark urine and need a detailed look at your bile ducts, this might help your doctor make a more accurate diagnosis.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have symptoms of bile duct blockage (like jaundice, dark urine, or abnormal liver tests)
- You are scheduled for an MRI of your bile ducts (MRCP)
- You have already had a standard ultrasound or CT scan
- You are able to have an MRI (no pacemaker or metal implants)
- You have not had major bile duct surgery or a stent placed before
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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