New index aims to better measure bile duct infection treatment outcomes

NCT ID NCT07667166

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, India Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at medical records of 514 adults in India with acute cholangitis (a bile duct infection and blockage) who had a drainage procedure. The goal is to create a new composite index that combines factors like death, need for organ support, ICU stay, complications, hospital stay, and readmission. This is an observational study, not testing a new treatment, and aims to improve how we measure treatment success.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could give doctors a better tool to measure how well treatments work for acute cholangitis, potentially improving patient care.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study using past records, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The new index may not be better than existing measures.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute cholangitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACUTE CHOLANGITIS BILIARY DRAINAGE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Asian Institute of Gastroenterology Pvt Ltd (AIG Hospitals)
RECRUITING

Hyderabad, Telangana, 500032, India

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