Heat therapy before stenting may extend bile duct patency in cancer patients
NCT ID NCT05546372
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using heat (radiofrequency ablation) to destroy cancer tissue inside the bile duct before placing a metal stent can keep the duct open longer than placing a stent alone. It involves 122 adults with inoperable bile duct cancer. The main goal is to see how long it takes for the bile duct to become blocked again.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Amsterdam UMC location VUmc
RECRUITINGAmsterdam, 1081HV, Netherlands
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