New index aims to better measure bile duct infection treatment outcomes
NCT ID NCT07667166
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
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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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Asian Institute of Gastroenterology Pvt Ltd (AIG Hospitals)
RECRUITINGHyderabad, Telangana, 500032, India
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