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Could conscious sedation replace general anesthesia for gallbladder drainage?

NCT ID NCT07704021

Disease control Sponsor: Azienda Unita Sanitaria Locale di Piacenza Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage can be safely performed using conscious sedation given by the endoscopist, instead of deep sedation or general anesthesia. The trial enrolls elderly, high-risk patients with acute cholecystitis who are not candidates for surgery. Researchers will monitor for sedation-related complications such as low oxygen levels or need for airway support, as well as procedure-related problems within 30 days.

What this could mean

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Active substance
endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage under endoscopist-directed conscious sedation
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a safer, less invasive drainage option for elderly or frail patients who cannot undergo surgery or tolerate general anesthesia.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 48 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Conscious sedation may still carry risks like oxygen drops or need for emergency deeper sedation.

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Study facts

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Participants

48 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2022

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

All consecutive patients undergoing EUS-GBD under conscious sedation at our tertiary referral center between January 2020 and October 2024 were prospectively enrolled.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * acute cholecystitis in patients considered unfit for surgery according to ASA Physical Status classification and clinical judgment. Exclusion Criteria: * age \<18 years * patients with acute cholecystitis fit for surgery

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute cholecystitis cholangiocarcinoma pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma pancreatic neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Cholangiocarcinoma Cholecystitis, acute Pancreas cancer, duct cell adenocarcinoma

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ospedale Guglielmo da Saliceto di Piacenza

    Piacenza, PC, 29121, Italy

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