String-Attached stent may ease bile duct cancer surgery prep
NCT ID NCT05874934
First seen May 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This pilot study tested a plastic stent with a retrieval string to drain bile in 40 people with resectable bile duct cancer. The goal was to see if the stent could safely reduce bile buildup before surgery. Researchers measured serious complications and how well the stent worked.
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Locations
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Amsterdam UMC
Amsterdam, 1081HV, Netherlands
What this could mean
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Active substance
plastic biliary stent with retrieval string
What this could lead to
If successful, this stent could provide a safer, simpler way to drain bile before surgery, potentially reducing complications.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The stent could still cause infections or other complications.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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