New study maps antibiotic resistance in bile duct infections to guide smarter treatment
NCT ID NCT06197984
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 1435 patients with acute cholangitis (a bile duct infection) who had an ERCP procedure. Researchers analyzed bile samples to understand which bacteria were causing the infections and how resistant they were to antibiotics. The goal was to find patterns that could help doctors choose the right antibiotics more effectively.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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1,435 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A research network
The lead sponsor is a research network or cooperative group.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients admitted to the hospital with acute cholangitis undergoing ERCP as part of routine medical care.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with acute cholangitis * Ability to provide an informed consent * Age over 18 years * Any gender Exclusion Criteria: * Age under 18 * Pregnancy * Post-ERCP perforation * The patient's decision to abstain from study enrollment * Patients unable to express informed consent * Patients from whom a bile sample could not be collected.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bogdan Miutescu
Timișoara, 300723, Romania
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