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.

choledocholithiasis cholelithiasis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Helsinki University Hospital, Jorvi

    RECRUITING

    Espoo, Finland

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  • Helsinki University Hospital, Meilahti

    RECRUITING

    Helsinki, Finland

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  • Kanta-Häme Central Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Hämeenlinna, Finland

  • Keski-Suomi Central Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Jyväskylä, Finland

  • Kuopio University Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Kuopio, Finland

  • Kymenlaakso Central Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Kotka, Finland

  • Oulu University Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Oulu, Finland

  • Pohjois-Karjala Central Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Joensuu, Finland

  • Päijät-Häme Central Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Lahti, Finland

  • Tampere University Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Tampere, Finland

  • Turku University Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Turku, Finland

  • Vaasa Central Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Vaasa, Finland