National Liver Institute, Egypt
Clinical trials sponsored by National Liver Institute, Egypt, explained in plain language.
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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…
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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Liver Institute, Egypt • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC