Bile duct cyst
MONDO:0018805Cystic dilatation of the hepatic duct or bile duct.
Also known as: bile duct cysts, choledochal cyst, choledochal cysts, choledochocele, congenital cystic dilatation of the biliary tract
13 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 10 tagged with Bile duct cyst itself.
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Surgeons map better path for rare bile duct condition
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 234 adults with a rare bile duct condition called congenital biliary dilation, which can lead to serious health issues if not treated properly. Researchers developed a new way to classify the disease based on surgery needs, aiming to guide doctors in choosing…
Sponsor: Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New imaging tool aims to sharpen bile duct diagnosis
Diagnosis CompletedThis 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 g…
Sponsor: Methodist Health System • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can doctors predict which children recover slowly after bile duct cyst surgery?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks back at the medical records of 550 children who had surgery to remove a common bile duct cyst, a condition that can block bile flow and damage the liver. Researchers want to identify which factors, such as age or lab results, are linked to faster recovery of bowe…
Sponsor: Wuhan Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Should you operate on a silent bile duct? 1,000-Patient study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed over 1,000 people whose bile ducts were found to be wider than normal by chance, without causing symptoms. Researchers collected data from 25 hospitals in China to learn how common this condition is, what types exist, and whether surgery helps prevent future p…
Sponsor: Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC