Gallbladder disorder

This study is testing a new robotic system that uses just one small incision to perform surgeries on the liver, pancreas, stomach, and esophagus. The goal is to see if this single-port approach is safe and works well for these complex operations. The study will enroll 35 adults w…

This study compares placing one versus two small stents in the gallbladder to prevent repeat symptoms like pain and infection in people who cannot have their gallbladder removed. About 30 adults will be randomly assigned to get one or two stents during an endoscopic procedure. Re…

This trial tests whether doing a second ultrasound of the gallbladder, a few hours after the first, helps emergency doctors identify inflammation that the initial scan missed. Adults with abdominal pain and an unclear first ultrasound will get a repeat scan while still in the eme…

This study compares standard ultrasound (done on the outside of the belly) with laparoscopic ultrasound (done inside the abdomen during weight-loss surgery) to see which finds more gallstones and other gallbladder issues. The goal is to better identify patients who could benefit …

This phase 3 trial tests whether the nerve pain medication duloxetine can prevent pancreatitis, a serious complication that sometimes occurs after an ERCP procedure. Researchers will give duloxetine or a placebo to 44 adults with biliary disease before their ERCP. The main goal i…

This study compares two types of gallbladder removal surgery for non-cancerous conditions like gallstones or polyps. About 276 adults will be randomly assigned to either robotic or standard laparoscopic surgery. The main goal is to see if robotic surgery is as safe as the traditi…

This study compares two types of nerve blocks—erector spinae plane block and modified thoracoabdominal nerve block—for pain control after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Fifty adults aged 30-65 will receive one of the two blocks with bupivacaine. Researchers will measure how lo…

This study looks at better ways to diagnose bile duct stones, which can be dangerous if missed. Current methods often lead to unnecessary procedures. Researchers will test if changes in liver enzyme levels can improve accuracy. About 2000 adults with suspected stones will take pa…

This study is creating a detailed record of 6,000 adults who had an ERCP procedure for bile duct or pancreas problems. Researchers are collecting information before, during, and after the procedure to track complications like pancreatitis or bleeding. The goal is to better unders…

This study collects tissue, blood, and stool samples from 200 children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or other gut disorders. Researchers will use a cutting-edge technique called spatial transcriptomics to map gene activity directly inside gut tissue. The goal is to better…

This study looks back at the records of 2,000 adults who had liver surgery with their gallbladder left in place. Researchers want to know if a technique called the Pringle maneuver, which temporarily stops blood flow to the liver during surgery, increases the chance of developing…