Outcomes From Treatment Liver and Bile Duct Diseases (NCT04637243) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Outcomes From Treatment Liver and Bile Duct Diseases
United States126 participantsStarted 2023-03-09
Plain-language summary
It is reported in the literature that the treatment of any liver and bile duct disease process, whether benign or malignant, continues to be a huge challenge. For example, patients with adenocarcinoma continue to be diagnosed at an advanced stage with medical and surgical options that are improving in terms of outcome measurements but with much more room for improvement. Our goal is to continue to review our treatment outcomes to further improve overall survival, overall symptom control, mortality and morbidity.
The main aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the outcomes from our multiple treatments of benign or malignant liver and bile duct diseases.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* All patients diagnosed and treated for liver and bile duct disease benign or malignant from 2005 to present (up to the day before this study receives IRB approval)
* Age \> 18 years
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients that are not diagnosed with or treated for liver and bile duct disease
* Age \< 18 years
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.
What they're measuring
1
Mortality from Treatment of Benign or Malignant Liver and Bile Duct Diseases
Timeframe: 2005 to 2019
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Morbidity from Treatment of Benign or Malignant Liver and Bile Duct Diseases