Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This is a Phase 2 trial looking at whether fibrin sealant can prevent bile leaks after the common bile duct is opened during surgery — how confident is the medical team in its safety at this stage, given that Phase 2 studies are still relatively early in testing?
2The trial's recruitment status is listed as unknown, so is this study still actively enrolling patients, and if not, are there any similar or more current trials I should look into instead?
3Since the main thing being measured is whether a bile leak happens after surgery, what are the real consequences of a bile leak if it does occur, and how does that risk compare to not using a fibrin sealant at all?
4If I have common bile duct gallstones, would my doctor consider this trial as a first option, or is there a standard surgical approach already proven to work well that I should try before considering an experimental sealant technique?
5What would my recovery and follow-up visits look like if I were to discuss joining this trial with my care team — would the monitoring for bile leaks require extra hospital time or imaging compared to standard care?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Postoperative biliary leakage
Timeframe: From the the day of surgery until discharge and/or removal of abdominal drain, up to two weeks