Bile infection and stent replacement study
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at whether having bacteria in your bile affects how often a plastic stent (a small tube that helps bile flow) needs to be replaced. If you are having a stent put in to relieve jaundice, doctors want to learn how to reduce the need for repeat procedures.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 90 years old.
- You are having a plastic stent placed to relieve jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes due to blocked bile flow).
- You have not had any previous ERCP (a procedure to look at and treat the bile ducts).
- You do not have a surgical or endoscopic connection between your bile ducts and intestine.
- You are able to give written consent yourself or through a legal guardian.
- You are not scheduled for surgery within one month after the ERCP.
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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