Global Evaluation of Cholecystectomy Knowledge and Outcomes, Indonesia (NCT06183346) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Global Evaluation of Cholecystectomy Knowledge and Outcomes, Indonesia
Indonesia92 participantsStarted 2023-07-31
Plain-language summary
GECKO is a prospective, international, multicentre, observational cohort study delivered by GlobalSurg Collaborative. This will be on consecutive patients undergoing cholecystectomy, between 31st July 2023 to 19th November 2023, with follow-up at 30-day and one-year postoperatively. Mini-teams of up to five collaborators per 14-day data collection period will prospectively collect data at each participating centre.
The primary aim is to define the global variation in compliance to pre-, intra-, and post-operative audit standards. The subjects will be observed and interviewed during pre-surgery hospitalization up to one-year post-surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* All adult patients (greater than or including 18 years of age)
* Undergo primary cholecystectomy (as the main procedure)
* Any open, laparoscopic, robotic approaches are eligible
* Elective, delayed and emergency cholecystectomy
Exclusion Criteria:
* Cholecystectomy as a part of another surgical procedure (Whipple's, bariatric, transplant)
* Patients with Mirizzi syndrome
* Patients returning to theatre and requiring a cholecystectomy for whatever indication
* Known gallbladder malignancy: Gallbladder cancer diagnosed preoperatively
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.