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New treatment option for Gall Stone
Official title Laparoendoscopic Rendezvous for Concomitant Gall Bladder Stones and Common Bile Duct Stones
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07008170
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Chronic calculous cholecystitis in pediatric patients leads to choledocholithiasis in about 12% of cases. These patients require removal of stones from the common bile duct.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 to 75
You may be able to join if
- Patients having stone(s) in the gallbladder and concurrent common bile duct , as determined by MRCP(magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography) or...
- Patients with acute cholecystitis, acute cholangitis, obstructive jaundice, and those with highly suspicious criteria for common bile duct stones...
- Previous failed ERCP attempt
- Patients fit for general anesthesia and tolerant of pneumoperitoneum and endoscopic procedures.
You likely can't join if
- History of hepatobiliary surgery as choledochoduodenal anastomosis
- A Previous upper abdominal surgery as total or partial gastric resection.
- Morbid obesity.
- Uncorrectable coagulopathy.
- Patients who refused to give consent.
- Pregnancy.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients having stone(s) in the gallbladder and concurrent common bile duct , as determined by MRCP(magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography) or US.
- Patients with acute cholecystitis, acute cholangitis, obstructive jaundice, and those with highly suspicious criteria for common bile duct stones, such as dilated CBD( common bile duct ) on US examination \> 7 mm in...
- Previous failed ERCP attempt
- Patients fit for general anesthesia and tolerant of pneumoperitoneum and endoscopic procedures.
- History of hepatobiliary surgery as choledochoduodenal anastomosis
- A Previous upper abdominal surgery as total or partial gastric resection.
- Morbid obesity.
- Uncorrectable coagulopathy.
- Patients who refused to give consent.
- Pregnancy.
- Suspected malignant biliary stricture or cholangiocarcinoma
- Severe acute cholangitis with hemodynamic instability or septic shock requiring immediate biliary drainage (may necessitate emergent ERCP or percutaneous drainage first)
- Impacted CBD stones or stones deemed too large for endoscopic extraction (e.g., \> 1.5 cm)
- Severe cardiopulmonary disease significantly increasing operative risk.
- Intrahepatic bile duct stones with indications for surgery.
- Patients with choledocholithiasis \>2 cm or a large number of stones were difficult to remove.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Minya, Egypt
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Minya, Egypt. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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