New endoscopic procedure may offer better Long-Term relief for gallbladder patients too sick for surgery

NCT ID NCT07575360

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of Bologna Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 484 high-risk surgical patients with acute cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation) who first received a standard drainage tube through the skin. Some then had a newer procedure using an endoscope to place a metal stent inside the gallbladder. Researchers compared long-term outcomes like repeat infections and need for further procedures. The goal is to find a safer, more effective way to manage these patients.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage with a metal stent
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could offer a safer, long-term alternative to standard drainage tubes for high-risk patients with gallbladder inflammation.
What could go wrong: This is a retrospective observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be less reliable. The procedure carries risks like bleeding or infection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute cholecystitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHOLECYSTITIS, ACUTE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Gastroenterology Unit, Hospital of Imola

Imola, 40026, Italy

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