Dissolving stent could unblock bile ducts without extra surgery

NCT ID NCT04929821

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: QualiMed Innovative Medizinprodukte GmbH Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a new stent that slowly dissolves over time to open narrowed or blocked bile ducts. About 100 people with bile duct strictures will receive the stent during a routine procedure. Researchers will track safety, how well the stent works, and whether patients feel better.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: biodegradable balloon-expandable biliary stent
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a safer, temporary way to open blocked bile ducts without needing a second procedure to remove the stent.
What could go wrong: This is an early feasibility study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Risks include infection, stent migration, or blockage.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bile duct disorder cholestasis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BILE DUCT DISEASES BILE DUCT STRICTURE BILIARY OBSTRUCTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

AIG Hospitals (Asian Institute of Gastroenterology)
RECRUITING

Hyderabad, 500032, India
Queen Mary Hospital
RECRUITING

Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Sunway Medical Centre
RECRUITING

Kuala Lumpur, 47500, Malaysia
The Prince of Wales Hospital
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION

Hong Kong, Hong Kong
University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC)Clinical Investigation Centre (CIC)
RECRUITING

Kuala Lumpur, 59100, Malaysia
Universityi Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
COMPLETED

Kuala Lumpur, 56000, Malaysia

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