U.S., July 16 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07064980) titled 'ERCP Versus PTBD for Severe Acute Cholangitis Caused by Bile Duct Stones' on July 01.
Brief Summary: This study is a prospective, randomized controlled trial designed to compare the effectiveness and safety of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) for the treatment of severe acute cholangitis caused by common bile duct stones. The primary goal is to determine which emergency drainage procedure leads to faster patient recovery, specifically by evaluating the length of hospital stay, without increasing complication rates.
Study Start Date: May 01, 2021
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