CHOLEDOCHOLITHIASIS
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Stent showdown: double stents may clear tough bile stones in cirrhosis patients
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 400 people with liver cirrhosis who had large or complex bile duct stones that couldn't be removed during a first procedure. Doctors placed either one or two plastic stents to help drain the bile and make stones easier to remove later. The goal was to find th…
Matched conditions: CHOLEDOCHOLITHIASIS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Liver Institute, Egypt • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Can a tiny plastic stent keep gallstones away before surgery?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether placing a temporary plastic tube (stent) in the bile duct after removing gallstones helps prevent stones from returning while patients wait for gallbladder surgery. 200 adults with both gallbladder and bile duct stones took part. Half got the stent, h…
Matched conditions: CHOLEDOCHOLITHIASIS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Liver Institute, Egypt • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New 'Smart' cut during ERCP aims to slash complication rates
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to open the bile duct during an ERCP procedure. Instead of the standard pull-type cut, doctors used a special hooked knife (ASD) designed to cut only the circular muscle layer, potentially causing less damage. Over 1,500 patients were randomly assigned…
Matched conditions: CHOLEDOCHOLITHIASIS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Military Medical Clinical Center of the Southern Region, Ukraine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New disposable scope cover may lower infection risk in gut procedures
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two types of endoscopes used in ERCP, a procedure to treat bile duct and pancreas problems. One scope had a single-use plastic cover on its tip, while the other was a standard reusable scope. Researchers compared how well each worked and how often complications …
Matched conditions: CHOLEDOCHOLITHIASIS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:07 UTC
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Extra fluids during ERCP may prevent pancreatitis, study finds
Prevention CompletedThis study looked at whether giving more IV fluids (aggressive hydration) during an ERCP procedure can prevent pancreatitis, a common complication. 126 adults having their first ERCP were randomly assigned to receive either standard or extra fluids. The goal was to see if extra f…
Matched conditions: CHOLEDOCHOLITHIASIS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lahore General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Tiny tube tracks bile duct healing after gallstone removal
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 13 people aged 15 to 70 who had their gallbladder and bile duct stones removed. Right after surgery, doctors placed a small tube in the bile duct to measure pressure, then checked it weekly for six weeks. The goal was to understand how the bile duct heals and…
Matched conditions: CHOLEDOCHOLITHIASIS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital General de Chihuahua - Dr. Salvador Zubirán Anchondo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New study maps antibiotic resistance in bile duct infections to guide smarter treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 1435 patients with acute cholangitis (a bile duct infection) who had an ERCP procedure. Researchers analyzed bile samples to understand which bacteria were causing the infections and how resistant they were to antibiotics. The goal was to find patterns that c…
Matched conditions: CHOLEDOCHOLITHIASIS
Sponsor: Emergency County Hospital Pius Brinzeu; Timisoara, Romania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Can a tiny ultrasound probe stop bile duct stones from coming back?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether using a special ultrasound probe (IDUS) during a procedure to remove bile duct stones can help predict if stones will come back. 248 adults at high risk for recurrence were randomly assigned to get IDUS or not. Researchers tracked stone return, need f…
Matched conditions: CHOLEDOCHOLITHIASIS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC