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Spyglass DS Peroral Cholangioscope Guided LL or EHL Versus BML for Endoscopic Removal of Complicated Bile Duct Stones

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 99 YearsAllChinese University of Hong Kong
NCT03244163 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study aims to compare the overall rate of endoscopic clearance of complicated bile duct stones by Spyglass DS peroral cholangioscopy guided holmium:YAG laser/electrohydraulic lithotripsy versus conventional BML.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with complicated biliary stones * Patients older than 18 years old * Patients where informed consent can be obtained Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who cannot give informed consent * Patients under 18 years old * Pregnant or lactating patients * Patient with altered gastrointestinal/biliary anatomy * Patients with distal CBD malignant stricture from intrinsic or extrinsic causes * Patients with ongoing cholangitis or biliary pancreatitis * Patient with refractory bleeding tendencies (Platelet count \<50,000/mm3 or International Normalized Ratio \>1.5 despite correction with platelet or fresh frozen plasma transfusions) * Patients with intrahepatic segmental stones * Patients with contraindications to endoscopy due to comorbidities
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What it tests

  • Spyglass DS cholangioscope
  • BML
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Where

1 site
Endoscopy Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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