New study aims to make bile duct drainage safer
NCT ID NCT06620328
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests two methods for widening a blocked bile duct during a special endoscopy procedure. One method uses a mechanical dilator, the other uses an electrocautery device. The goal is to see which causes less bleeding. The trial will involve 64 patients who cannot have standard ERCP or have other reasons for this approach.
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 lead to a safer, less risky way to drain blocked bile ducts during endoscopy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 64 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The main risk is bleeding, which is what the study is trying to reduce.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Taiwan University Hospital
RECRUITINGTaipei, Taiwan
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