Cholecystectomy in Patients With Silent Common Bile Duct Stones (NCT06349876) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Cholecystectomy in Patients With Silent Common Bile Duct Stones
Egypt60 participantsStarted 2023-02-15
Plain-language summary
Aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of performing only cholecystectomy in patients with asymptomatic common bile duct stones without dealing with common bile duct stones
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years – 60 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:
* Patients with asymptomatic common bile duct stones.
* Patients with normal bilirubin levels.
* Patients with normal alkaline phosphates level.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with history of jaundice.
* Patients with abnormal liver functions.
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.
1This trial looked at how many patients developed jaundice after having their gallbladder removed when they also had silent common bile duct stones — does my situation match that, and do I have any stones in my bile duct that could cause the same problem after surgery?
2Since this study has already been completed, has my doctor seen the results, and what do those findings suggest about the safest way to handle silent bile duct stones before or during my cholecystectomy?
3The trial was focused on chronic calcular cholecystitis — is that what I've been diagnosed with, and how does that affect the approach my surgeon might take?
4If silent bile duct stones can lead to jaundice after gallbladder removal, should I be tested for those stones before my surgery, and what options exist to treat them beforehand rather than dealing with complications afterward?
5Are there standard-of-care guidelines already in place for managing silent bile duct stones during cholecystectomy, and would following those be a better path for me than anything related to this research?
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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number of patients developed jaundice post cholecystectomy