Gallstone removal during gallbladder surgery study
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a method to remove bile duct stones during gallbladder surgery, aiming to treat both problems in one procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are over 18 years old
- You have bile duct stones or sludge confirmed by imaging (ultrasound, CT, or MRI)
- The stones are 8 millimeters or smaller in size
- You have 5 or fewer stones, and they are not in the upper part of the bile duct
- You are scheduled for gallbladder removal with planned stone clearance during surgery
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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