Global study aims to find best treatment for severe gallbladder attacks
NCT ID NCT07568080
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will observe 1,500 adults with severe gallbladder inflammation caused by gallstones. Researchers will compare outcomes like recovery, survival, and hospital stay among patients treated with early surgery, drainage, or antibiotics alone. No new treatments are tested—doctors choose the approach based on usual care. The goal is to help guide future treatment decisions for this common emergency condition.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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