Deep sleep or light nod? study probes best sedation for gallstone procedure
NCT ID NCT07205380
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at over 121,000 procedures to remove gallstones from the bile duct using a scope (ERCP). Researchers wanted to see if the level of sedation given during the procedure affected whether stones were left behind. They found that deeper sedation might help the doctor succeed the first time, reducing the need for a repeat procedure within a year.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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121,252 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2007
- Finished
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Dec 2022
- Lead sponsor
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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
Patients undergoing ERCP for common bile duct stones
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * ERCP performed for common bile duct stones Exclusion Criteria: * Suspicion of bile duct tumour * ERCP performed during the seanse as a cholecystectomy * Patients having undergone ERCP previously
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