Dissolving stent could unblock bile ducts without extra surgery
NCT ID NCT04929821
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
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AIG Hospitals (Asian Institute of Gastroenterology)
RECRUITINGHyderabad, 500032, India
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Queen Mary Hospital
RECRUITINGHong Kong, Hong Kong
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Sunway Medical Centre
RECRUITINGKuala Lumpur, 47500, Malaysia
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The Prince of Wales Hospital
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONHong Kong, Hong Kong
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University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC)Clinical Investigation Centre (CIC)
RECRUITINGKuala Lumpur, 59100, Malaysia
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Universityi Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
COMPLETEDKuala Lumpur, 56000, Malaysia