UDCA for Symptomatic Gallstone Disease

Summary

We conduct a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial on effects of UDCA on biliary pain and complications in highly symptomatic gallstone patients scheduled for cholecystectomy. We also evaluate potential beneficial effects of impaired gallbladder motility

Timeline

Start

2001-11

Primary completion

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Completion

2004-11

Publications

• Results Venneman NG, Besselink MG, Keulemans YC, Vanberge-Henegouwen GP, Boermeester MA, Broeders IA, Go PM, van Erpecum KJ. Ursodeoxycholic acid exerts no beneficial effect in patients with symptomatic gallstones awaiting cholecystectomy. Hepatology. 2006 Jun;43(6):1276-83. doi: 10.1002/hep.21182.

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