Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Holmium Laser Lithotripsy Versus Electrohydraulic Lithotripsy for the Treatment of Difficult Choledocholithiasis and Pancreatic Duct Stones (NCT07418112)
Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Holmium Laser Lithotripsy Versus Electrohydraulic Lithotripsy for the Treatment of Difficult Choledocholithiasis and Pancreatic Duct Stones: A Randomized Controlled Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a low-power holmium laser works to treat large and/or difficult bile duct or pancreatic duct stones in adults. It will also learn about the safety of the low-wattage holmium laser. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is the low-power holmium laser effective at treating large and/or difficult bile duct or pancreatic duct stones? Is the low-power holmium laser effective safe to use in adults? How does the low-power holmium laser compare to electrohydraulic lithotripsy for the management of large and/or difficult bile duct or pancreatic duct stones. Participants will: Undergo ERCP procedure and their bile duct or pancreatic duct stone will either be broken up with the low-power holmium laser lithotripsy device or the electrohydraulic lithotripsy lithotripsy device. Answer a call 30 days after the procedure to document symptoms and/or any side effects.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Rush University Medical Center — Chicago, Illinois
Age range: 19 Years to 85 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Rush University Medical Center — Chicago, Illinois
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (312) 942-8651
Email: neal_a_mehta@rush.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.