Papillary Balloon Dilation Versus Intraductal Lithotripsy
United States90 participantsStarted 2018-09-07
Plain-language summary
Our aim is to compare the efficacy, safety, procedural time required, and costs of a strategy initially employing cholangioscopy guided intraductal lithotripsy (laser/electrohydraulic lithtripsy (EHL)) versus a strategy initially using papillary dilation for removal of large bile duct stones.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 115 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients 18 years and older
* Undergoing ERCP at LAC+Medical Center or Keck Hospital of USC for the standard indication of bile duct stones with evidence of a large stone (\>1cm) demonstrated either on Ultrasound, computed tomography, prior ERCP, or magnetic resonance imaging.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients Under the age of 18
* Patients with biliary malignancy
* Prior biliary diversion surgery
* Prior gastric bypass surgery
* Patients who are incarcerated
* Patients who are unable to give consent
* Patients who pregnant
Questions worth asking your doctor
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.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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.