There are still complexities regarding the effects of anesthetic drugs on bilirubin metabolism. The aim of the study was to investigate whether preoperative serum bilirubin levels are associated with the length of hospital stay after ERCP performed under sedation anesthesia in the presence of propofol. Unstable hemodynamics, increased propofol sensitivity, and prolonged recovery time to anesthetics are common features encountered in patients with hyperbilirubinemia. Therefore, close monitoring of cardiovascular functions in these patients and awareness of the possible need for a reduction in the dose of anesthetic used are the expected benefits of the study.
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:
* 18 years of age and older
* ASA I-IV status
* Both genders
* To be operated under sedation anesthesia for ERCP procedure
Exclusion Criteria:
* age \<18
* pregnancy
* lack of informed consent (such as patients with mental retardation or
* language problems)
* history of allergy to any agent used during sedation
* baseline O2 saturation \<90%
* baseline systolic blood pressure \<90 mmHg
* procedure performed under general anesthesia
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
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Preoperative bilirubin levels and length of hospital stay
Timeframe: from the beginning of the enrollment until 1 month after sedation anesthesia recovery