Drainage options for advanced bile duct blockage
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two endoscopic approaches to drain bile when the usual procedure (ERCP) fails or can't be done. It aims to find which method provides better relief for patients whose bile duct is blocked by cancer.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a bile duct blockage caused by cancer.
- The standard procedure (ERCP) failed or couldn't be done because of your anatomy or a stomach blockage.
- You do not have bleeding problems that cannot be corrected, fluid buildup in the belly that cannot be managed, or serious other health conditions that would make endoscopy risky.
- You are not pregnant.
- You can give informed consent.
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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