Sedation Methods for Bile Duct Drainage Procedures
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares different sedation (sleep) methods used during a procedure to drain blocked bile ducts. Researchers want to see which sedation approach gives patients the best experience and fastest recovery.
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Who can take part
- You need a scheduled bile duct drainage procedure (not an emergency)
- You must be able to fast (not eat or drink) for at least 6 hours before the procedure
- You cannot have severe heart valve disease or advanced heart failure
- You must be able to understand and sign consent forms and complete study questionnaires
- You cannot be allergic to propofol, remifentanil, ketamine, ondansetron, or deksketoprofen (sedation and pain medicines used in the study)
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