Public attitudes about gallbladder-preserving lithotomy
Official title: A Survey of Public Attitudes Towards Gallbladder-preserving Lithotomy and Its Influencing Factors
Run by Changzhou No.2 People's Hospital · NCT07854379 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests what people think about trying to preserve the gallbladder during gallstone treatment, by asking questions to patients and the public in Changzhou, China.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 5000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Changzhou No.2 People's Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Changzhou, Jiangsu) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 21, 2026 |
| Main results expected | February 28, 2027 |
| Study ends | April 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 2, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07854379 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults able to understand and complete the questionnaire and who consent to participate, without cognitive impairment or conflicting medical/nursing backgrounds.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals not interested in or unable to engage with survey questions may not benefit from the study findings.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study uses questionnaires to gauge public and patient opinions on gallbladder-preserving lithotomy for cholelithiasis. The aim is to see how people feel about this approach, including its potential role in informed choice and shared decision making. It seeks to provide social or preference evidence to inform policy and guideline development and to help clinicians tailor decisions to patient concerns. The study will be conducted at The Second People’s Hospital of Changzhou, enrolling adults who can complete the survey and consent. Results may contribute to understanding non-medical factors that influence treatment choices for benign gallbladder disease.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Insights from the survey could help shape patient-centered guidelines and shared decision-making practices for gallbladder-preserving options.
How similar studies have gone: There is limited high-quality evidence on public attitudes toward gallbladder-preserving approaches; this study adds novel social-preference data.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Conscious and able to complete the questionnaire independently * Voluntary participation in this study and signing of informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate in this study * Inability to participate in this study due to mental illness, cognitive impairment, or other insurmountable reasons such as visual or hearing impairment * People with medical or nursing backgrounds
Where it's running
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The Second People's Hospital of Changzhou
Changzhou, Jiangsu, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Chunfu Zhu, MD
- Email: zcfmlm@njmu.edu.cn
- Phone: 13961190702
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.