Endoscopic procedure for mild gallstone pancreatitis without gallbladder removal
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether doing an ERCP (a procedure to clear gallstones from the bile duct) right away helps people with mild gallstone-related pancreatitis who choose not to have their gallbladder removed. It looks at whether this approach helps with recovery and symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You have gallstones or sludge in your gallbladder that caused a mild case of pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas).
- You are not planning to have your gallbladder removed soon.
- You have at least one sign that a stone is blocking the bile duct, such as a wider-than-normal bile duct, higher-than-normal bilirubin (a liver test), or elevated ALT (a liver enzyme).
- You are willing to be randomly assigned to receive either the endoscopic procedure or standard care.
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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