Understanding quality of life after gallbladder removal
Official title: Health Related Quality of Life and Abdominal Symptoms After Cholecystectomy
Run by Helsinki University Central Hospital · NCT03326154 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at why some people don’t feel better after having their gallbladder removed and what factors might be affecting their quality of life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Helsinki University Central Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Espoo and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 1, 2017 |
| Main results expected | September 1, 2022 |
| Study ends | March 1, 2032 |
| Registry record updated | September 3, 2020 |
| Trial ID | NCT03326154 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients who have undergone laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic gallstones.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with previous complications from gallstone disease or those undergoing cholecystectomy for non-symptomatic reasons may not benefit from this study.
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 investigates the factors that contribute to a lack of improvement in gastrointestinal quality of life following elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients with symptomatic gallstones. By analyzing patient-reported outcomes and various demographic and clinical factors, the study aims to identify why some patients do not experience the expected benefits after surgery. The research will involve collecting data through questionnaires from eligible participants who have undergone the procedure.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify patients at risk of poor quality of life outcomes after gallbladder surgery, leading to improved preoperative counseling and management.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on quality of life post-cholecystectomy, this specific observational approach focusing on factors affecting quality of life outcomes is less common, making it a novel investigation.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients * indication for operation symptomatic gallstones Exclusion Criteria: * previous complication of gallstone disease * indication for cholecystectomy other than symptomatic gallstones * illness significantly lowering quality of life * inability to fill in questionnaires * denies participation
Where it's running
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Jorvi, Helsinki University Hospital
Espoo, Finland Recruiting -
HUS Hyvinkää Hospital
Hyvinkää, Finland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hanna Lampela, MD, PhD
- Email: hanna.lampela@hus.fi
- Phone: +358504286224
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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.