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Gut bacteria may hold clues to gallstone complications

NCT ID NCT05732480

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 09, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are studying whether the mix of bacteria in the gut relates to complications of gallstone disease, such as pancreatitis and acute cholecystitis. Adults with confirmed gallstones at East Kent hospitals provide stool samples at several points, including before and after gallbladder removal and during any return to hospital with complications. The study follows participants for up to three years to see how gut bacteria change and whether those changes track with patient outcomes.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If researchers find a link between gut bacteria and gallstone complications, it could point toward new ways to predict or prevent pancreatitis and gallbladder inflammation.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study of 75 people, so it can only show associations, not cause and effect. Findings may not apply to other patients or hospitals.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 75 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2023

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

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 with gallstone disease presenting to an East Kent University Foundation Trust Hospital

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * All adults (age \>18 years of age) patients diagnosed with gallstone disease following confirmatory imaging at an East Kent University Foundation Trust Hospital. Patients of any gender, ethnicity or socio-economic background are eligible as well as pregnant women. Patients undergoing both open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients less than 18 years of age and patients who do not have capacity to consent to involvement in the study.

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Conditions

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acute cholecystitis choledocholithiasis gallstones pancreatitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Acute cholecystitis Gall stone Gall stones, common bile duct Pancreatitis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • EKHUFT

    RECRUITING

    Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LZ, United Kingdom

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