Early laparoscopic surgery after ERCP for gallstones
Does Early Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy After ERCP Reduce the Risk of Complications
This study tests if doing surgery right after a procedure for gallstones can help prevent complications for people aged 15-70 who have had that procedure.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sohag University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sohag) |
| Trial ID | NCT06311305 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates whether performing an early laparoscopic cholecystectomy after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) can reduce the risk of complications associated with gallstones. The study includes patients aged 15-70 who have undergone ERCP for gallstone treatment. It aims to evaluate the effectiveness of this surgical approach in preventing further complications related to choledocholithiasis. The trial will exclude patients with certain medical conditions that may complicate surgery or recovery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 15-70 who have undergone ERCP for gallstones.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions such as post ERCP pancreatitis, end-stage liver disease, or those unfit for general anesthesia may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce complications for patients suffering from gallstones.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with early laparoscopic cholecystectomy approaches, suggesting potential for success in this trial.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients post ERCP with gall stone. * Age 15-70 * Gender female and male patient. Exclusion Criteria: * Post ERCP pancreatitis * Septicemia * Hepatocellular jaundice and End stage liver disease * Patient who didn't give informed consent. * Patients who refused laparoscopic cholecystectomy. * Patients who were not fit for general anesthesia due to various medical illnesses. * ERCP for reasons other than stone disease, * Contraindications to Laparoscopic cholecystectomy like: Cardiovascular andpulmonary disease, coagulopathies and end-stage liver disease (ESLD). * Patients with Carcinoma Gall bladder, Common bile duct strictures, Coagulopathy, previous upper abdominal surgeries
Where this trial is running
Sohag
- Sohag University — Sohag, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Abdulla M Ahmed, Master
- Email: abdallah_mohamed_ex@med.sohag.edu.eg
- Phone: 01099696698
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.