Comparing two imaging tools for bile duct narrowing
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study compares two different devices used during a procedure called ERCP to look at and take samples from a narrowed bile duct. The goal is to see which one is better at helping doctors diagnose the cause of the narrowing.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 84 years old
- You need a procedure to examine a narrowed bile duct and take tissue samples
- The narrowing is not easily reachable with a needle through ultrasound
- You are in generally good health (classified as ASA 1 to 3)
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
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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