National Liver Institute, Egypt
Clinical trials sponsored by National Liver Institute, Egypt, explained in plain language.
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Tiny tube tested to keep bile ducts clear before gallbladder surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether placing a small, temporary plastic tube (called a stent) in the bile duct after doctors successfully remove all stones helps prevent new stones from forming while patients wait for gallbladder removal surgery. Researchers compared 200 patients who eit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Liver Institute, Egypt • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Stent showdown: finding the best way to clear dangerous bile duct stones in High-Risk patients
Disease control CompletedThis study aimed to find the best way to use temporary plastic tubes (stents) to help clear large, stubborn bile duct stones in people with advanced liver cirrhosis. It compared four different stent setups in 400 high-risk patients whose stones could not be removed during their f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Liver Institute, Egypt • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC