Comparing treatments for gallstones and bile duct stones
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial looks at three different ways to treat people who have both gallstones and stones in the bile duct. It aims to find which approach works best and with the fewest complications.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have stones in both your gallbladder and the main bile duct, confirmed by an imaging test like ultrasound or MRI.
- You have not had any stomach or bile duct surgery before, including an ERCP procedure.
- Your gallbladder stones are small (≤1 cm) or look like sludge, and your gallbladder appears normal on scans.
- You are willing to give signed permission to join the study.
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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