Clinical Research Directory

Nurse-Led Education Before ERCP: Effects on Patient Knowledge and Anxiety

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is an invasive procedure frequently accompanied by preprocedural anxiety, which has been associated with altered physiological parameters, reduced procedural tolerance, higher sedation requirements and lower patient satisfaction. Nurses are in a position to deliver structured preprocedural information and thereby strengthen patients' sense of control. This randomized controlled trial will evaluate whether a structured, nurse-led, one-to-one educational intervention delivered before ERCP reduces state anxiety and improves procedure-related knowledge compared with routine institutional information. Sixty adult patients scheduled for ERCP will be randomly allocated to the intervention or control group. State anxiety will be assessed with the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (state subscale) and procedure-related knowledge with a 17-item multiple-choice questionnaire, both at baseline and immediately before the procedure.

Open-Label Study of HTD1801 in Adult Subjects With Primary Biliary Cholangitis

The purpose of this open-label study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of HDT1801 (BUDCA) over 12 weeks in adult subjects with PBC who have an inadequate response to standard therapy. Inadequate response is defined as persistently elevated serum alkaline phosphatase at greater than or equal to1.5 times the upper limits of normal for the testing lab in spite of having been on adequate doses of standard therapy with UDCA (ursodeoxycholic acid) at 13-15 mg/kg for at least 6 months.

A Study of HTD1801 in Adolescents With Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)

Randomized, double-blind, active-controlled, parallel-group study of HTD1801 in adolescents.

Prospective Evaluation of Biliary Tissue Sampling With ERCP

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety, outcomes and performance characteristics of multiple biliary sampling techniques including but not limited to: single operator cholangioscopy (SOC) directed biopsies, transpapillary biliary biopsies (TPBx), brushings and bile aspiration for cytology and FISH in patients undergoing ERCP.

Outcomes After Liver and Biliary Resection at a High-Volume Center

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate clinical and oncologic outcomes in adult patients undergoing liver and/or biliary resection for benign and malignant diseases. This study evaluates postoperative morbidity and mortality within 90 days after surgery, as well as overall survival and disease-free survival in patients with malignant disease. Participants will: * undergo standard surgical and perioperative management according to routine clinical practice * have clinical, surgical, and follow-up data collected from institutional medical records * be followed for postoperative outcomes and long-term oncologic outcomes up to 5 years

Antimicrobial Resistance in Acute Cholangitis

This study prospectively explores antimicrobial resistance in patients with acute cholangitis undergoing ERCP procedures. By analyzing patient profiles, microbial cultures, and treatment outcomes, the current study seeks to identify specific patterns of resistance, assess the effectiveness of current antimicrobial therapies, and explore potential strategies to optimize treatment regimens.

Gluten-free Diet in PSC and IBD

Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a progressive disease of the biliary tree, which represents one of the most frequent indications for orthotopic liver transplantation (OLTx) in developed countries. There are several lines of evidence that dietary gluten/gliadin displays chronic pro-inflammatory, LPS-like properties. Recent evidence demonstrated the protective effect of gluten- free diet (GFD) in autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, non-celiac gluten sensitivity and some neurological disorders. This study is intended to explore therapeutic effect of GFD on PSC and IBD in prospective self-controlled mono-centric intervention study. Hypothesis: Avoidance of gluten in diet will reduce progression, symptoms and intestinal inflammation in PSC and UC patients.

SmartGlass-Guided ERCP with Cannulation of Native Papilla 1.0

The aim of this prospective randomized study is to evaluate whether telemedical assistance via SmartGlasses is equivalent to physical presence in teaching Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreaticography (ERCP) in terms of examination success and safety. Endoscopic papilla cannulation is a key skill for successful ERCP and therefore a measurable primary endpoint of the study. This can be measured as the time (in seconds/minutes) between stable visualization of the papilla and successful endoscopic cannulation of the target structure (bile duct or pancreatic duct).

Ciprofol vs Propofol for Reducing Hypoxia Incidence in ERCP

Intravenous anesthesia has been widely used in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). In the past decade, many practices have been carried out under the propofol-based monitored anesthesia care without endotracheal intubation in patients undergoing ERCP. Ciprofol is a newly developed intravenous anesthetic with a potency 4-5 times than that of propofol. Ciprofol seems a promising anesthetic agent for intravenous anesthesia but the evidence supported its application in ERCP is still limited.

Construction of Multicenter Retrospective Registry Cohort Database for Gallbladder Cancer

The aim of the study is to establishing a standardized clinical information database for patients with malignant tumors of gallbaldder. Based on the database, real-world clinical research on the diagnosis and treatment of biliary tract tumors is about to be carried out, and a high-standard cohort research foundation is laid for precision therapy.

The Construction of Clinical Database and Multiomics Biobank Based on a Multicentral Prospective Cohort of Benign and Malignant Biliary Tract Diseases

The aim of the study is to establishing a standardized biobank and a clinical information database for patients with benign and malignant tumors of the biliary system. With follow-up plans and advanced multiomics technology, a multiomics database for patients with benign and malignant tumors of the biliary tract will be further established. Based on the above work, real-world clinical research on the diagnosis and treatment of biliary tract tumors is about to be carried out, and a high-standard cohort research foundation is laid for precision therapy based on multiomics characteristics and molecular typing of biliary tract tumors.