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Drain or no drain? new study aims to cut unnecessary tubes after gallbladder surgery

NCT ID NCT07195643

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Baghdad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 559 patients who had their gallbladder removed laparoscopically to find out when surgical drains are truly needed. Drains are sometimes placed to prevent fluid buildup or infection, but many studies show they aren't always necessary. The goal is to help doctors decide more carefully, so patients can avoid unnecessary tubes and recover faster.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help surgeons decide more carefully when to place drains, leading to fewer unnecessary tubes and faster recovery for patients.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly change care. The findings may not apply to other hospitals or countries.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

559 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Finished

Mar 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

The study population includes patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy at Safeer Al-Husain Hospital, Karbala, Iraq. Both male and female patients with gallstone disease (chronic cholecystitis, acute cholecystitis, acute-on-chronic cholecystitis, or biliary colic) were included. This cohort represents a typical Middle Eastern surgical population treated in a tertiary referral hospital, with a wide range of demographic and clinical characteristics.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) at Safeer Al-Husain Hospital, Karbala, Iraq. * Both male and female patients. * Diagnosed with gallstone disease, including: * Chronic cholecystitis * Acute cholecystitis * Acute-on-chronic cholecystitis * Biliary colic Exclusion Criteria: * Conversion from laparoscopic to open cholecystectomy prior to completion of the procedure. * Patients undergoing emergency surgery for gallbladder perforation with generalized peritonitis, where standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy was not feasible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute cholecystitis biliary dyskinesia cholecystitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cholecystitis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Safeer Al-Husain Hospital

    Karbala, Iraq

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