Biliary stenting methods for malignant bile duct blockages
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of placing a stent (a small tube) to open a blocked bile duct in patients with cancer at the liver's bile duct junction. The goal is to see which method works better to relieve jaundice and improve bile flow.
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Who can take part
- You have a malignant (cancer-caused) blockage in the bile duct at or just above the liver's bile duct junction.
- The blocked area is no longer than 2 centimeters.
- You have jaundice (yellowing skin or eyes) with a bilirubin level over 3 mg/dL.
- You need a stent to drain bile before surgery or for comfort, not as a cure.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have not had any prior procedure to the bile duct (like stent or sphincterotomy).
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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