Air Force Military Medical University, China

This study looks at whether combining two procedures—blocking the bleeding veins and reducing blood flow to the spleen—can prevent further bleeding in people with a rare condition where the main vein to the liver is blocked. The study will review medical records of 26 adults who …

This study is for people with bile duct or gallbladder cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It tests whether adding immunotherapy (adebrelimab) and a targeted drug (apatinib) to a special chemotherapy routine can help patients live longer. About 124 participants will receive…

This study compares two ways of doing a TIPS procedure (a shunt placed in the liver) to prevent dangerous rebleeding from enlarged veins in the esophagus or stomach in people with cirrhosis. The standard method uses an 8-mm balloon to open the shunt, while the experimental method…

This study compares two drugs, indomethacin and diclofenac, given as suppositories before an ERCP procedure to prevent pancreatitis, a common and serious complication. About 4,050 adults aged 18-90 who have not had prior bile duct surgery will be randomly assigned to receive one …

This study compares two ways to prevent pancreatitis after a common bile duct procedure (ERCP) in people at high risk. One group receives a rectal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) alone, while the other gets the drug plus a small plastic tube (stent) placed in the pancreatic duct. …

This study looks at whether applying mild electrical stimulation to specific acupoints (Neiguan, Jian Shi, Baihui) for 30 minutes before anesthesia can help keep blood pressure steady during TAVR surgery. About 150 older adults (age 60+) having this heart valve procedure will be …

This study is tracking 504 older adults (65+) who are having an ERCP, a procedure to treat bile duct problems. Researchers want to find out which factors—like age, frailty, or the procedure itself—lead to a longer hospital stay. The goal is to better predict and prevent extended …