Gallstone breakthrough: no surgery needed?
NCT ID NCT07522385
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new, less invasive way to remove gallstones using a tube placed through the stomach or intestine into the gallbladder. The goal is to clear the stones while keeping the gallbladder intact, potentially avoiding the risks of traditional surgery. Sixty adults with large gallstones will be enrolled to see if the procedure works and is safe.
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 and stone removal device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a safer, less invasive alternative to gallbladder removal, preserving organ function and reducing surgical risks.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure may still carry risks like infection or stone recurrence.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China
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