New imaging tool aims to sharpen bile duct diagnosis
NCT ID NCT05263752
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested a device called NvisionVLE® that helps doctors see bile duct details during a procedure called ERCP. Only 3 adults who had the procedure between 2017 and 2019 took part. The goal was to check if the device is safe and can better find abnormalities to guide treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- NvisionVLE® Imaging Low Profile System (device used during ERCP)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this imaging tool could help doctors spot bile duct problems more clearly and guide biopsies or treatments during ERCP.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 3 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not improve outcomes enough to replace current methods.
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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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Methodist Health System
Dallas, Texas, 75203, United States
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