To operate or not? new study for elderly gallstone patients
NCT ID NCT07001423
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether older adults (80+ or 75+ with health issues) benefit more from gallbladder removal surgery or simply monitoring after their bile duct stones are cleared. About 400 participants will be followed for a year to compare deaths, major complications, and return of gallbladder problems. The goal is to find the safest, most effective approach for this age group.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Helsinki University Hospital, Jorvi
RECRUITINGEspoo, Finland
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Helsinki University Hospital, Meilahti
RECRUITINGHelsinki, Finland
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Kanta-Häme Central Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGHämeenlinna, Finland
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Keski-Suomi Central Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGJyväskylä, Finland
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Kuopio University Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGKuopio, Finland
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Kymenlaakso Central Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGKotka, Finland
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Oulu University Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGOulu, Finland
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Pohjois-Karjala Central Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGJoensuu, Finland
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Päijät-Häme Central Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLahti, Finland
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Tampere University Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGTampere, Finland
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Turku University Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGTurku, Finland
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Vaasa Central Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGVaasa, Finland
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