GALLSTONE DISEASE

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 study tests whether a single dose of magnesium sulfate given during gallbladder surgery can lower the amount of morphine patients need afterward. 106 adults having laparoscopic gallbladder removal will be randomly assigned to receive either magnesium or a placebo. The goal i…

This study tests whether a non-invasive device called TENS, which delivers mild electrical currents through the skin, can reduce anxiety and pain and improve satisfaction in 80 adults having laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Participants will receive either standard care or TENS …

This study looks at how gut bacteria and body chemistry change in people who have surgery to remove gallstones. Researchers will collect stool, urine, blood, and saliva samples before and after surgery from 65 adults. The goal is to understand these changes, not to test a new tre…

This study is collecting health data and biological samples from 15,000 people in Europe and Latin America to find markers that could predict gallbladder cancer risk or catch it early. Participants include patients with gallbladder cancer or gallstones. The goal is to improve pre…

This study compares a new orally disintegrating form of Trimedat (trimebutine) to the standard tablet in 36 healthy adults. The goal is to see if the new version is absorbed similarly and is safe. This trial does not treat any disease; it only gathers data on how the drug behaves…