Gallbladder drainage vs. no surgery for people unfit for cholecystectomy
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares a new, less invasive gallbladder drainage procedure (done with an endoscope) to standard care without surgery in people who have gallbladder issues but are not healthy enough for surgery or choose not to have it. It aims to see if drainage helps prevent future problems.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have had a gallbladder-related problem like pain, pancreatitis, or a bile duct stone, but not gallbladder inflammation.
- You are either 80 or older, have a high risk for surgery, or choose not to have surgery.
- Imaging tests show you have gallbladder sludge, tiny stones, or gallstones.
- You do not have acute cholecystitis (active gallbladder inflammation).
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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