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A Strategy for Gallstone Expulsion Through Dietary Therapy

China100 participantsStarted 2024-12-24

Plain-language summary

This study is a double-blind, prospective, single-center controlled trial conducted at a tertiary hospital, aiming to determine whether dietary therapy can effectively expel gallstones.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 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: * Gallbladder sludge-like stones with a maximum stone diameter of less than 2 mm Exclusion Criteria: * History of ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) * Previous gallstone removal surgery with gallbladder preservation * History of acute or chronic pancreatitis, cholangitis * Mirizzi Syndrome * History of gastrointestinal surgery * Gastrointestinal obstruction * Dysfunction of the sphincter of Oddi * Gallbladder neck polyps * Abnormal gallbladder structure * Gallbladder mass * Biliary infection or stones * Congenital biliary abnormalities * Biliary injury or surgery * Biliary tumors * Gastrointestinal bleeding, liver cirrhosis, or other malignant diseases * Significant arrhythmia, bradycardia, or atrioventricular block * Severe hypertension, liver or kidney insufficiency * Immune, endocrine, hematological, or mental disorders * Severe cerebrovascular disease * Allergy to relevant foods * Pregnant or breastfeeding women * Unwillingness or inability to consent to participation

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

Number of patients with complete expulsion of gallbladder sludge after three days of intervention

Timeframe: 7 days

2）Number of patients with complete expulsion of gallbladder sludge after six days of intervention

Timeframe: 7 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06699030

SponsorHepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Institute of Gansu Province

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-12-01

Contact for this trial

Wenbo Meng, M.D.

13919177177 mengwb@lzu.edu.cn

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 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.