Machine learning to reduce extra imaging (EUS or MRCP) for people with suspected common bile duct stones

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational project will use clinical data from adults classified as intermediate likelihood for choledocholithiasis to train and test machine-learning models that predict the presence of common bile duct stones. Participants meeting ASGE or ESGE intermediate-risk criteria who undergo EUS or MRCP at the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology will be included, with exclusions for other pancreatobiliary disease, chronic liver disease, pregnancy or breastfeeding, and prior cholecystectomy. Model predictions will be compared to imaging results to determine whether a subgroup can be identified who do not require EUS or MRCP. The goal is to reduce unnecessary advanced imaging, associated costs, and procedure-related risks if the model proves accurate.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individual 18 years or older with a suspected choledocholithiasis satisfying either ASGE or ESGE risk stratification criteria of intermediate likelihood undergoing EUS or MRCP

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients having co-exiting disease of pancreato biliary system other than gall stones and choledocholithiasis which include chronic pancreatitis, biliary stricture, pancreatobiliary malignancy, portal biliopathy
* Patients having underlying chronic liver diseases
* Pregnancy and breast feeding
* Previous history of cholecystectomy

Where it's running

• Asian Institute of Gastroenterology
  Hyderabad, Telangana, India Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Nitin G Jagtap, MD
• Email: docnits13@gmail.com
• Phone: +919182859523

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.