ERCP for mild gallstone pancreatitis without gallbladder removal
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether performing an ERCP (a procedure to clear bile duct stones) soon after a mild gallstone-related pancreatitis attack can prevent future problems in patients who choose not to have their gallbladder removed.
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Who can take part
- You had a mild episode of pancreatitis caused by gallstones.
- Imaging shows gallstones or sludge in your gallbladder or bile ducts.
- Your bile duct is wider than normal (measured on imaging).
- Your blood tests show high bilirubin (1.8–4 mg/dL) or high ALT (more than twice the upper limit of normal).
- You have not had your gallbladder removed and do not plan to have it removed.
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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