The Influence of Ezetimibe on Gallbladder Function

Summary

Ezetimibe is a drug which inhibits the absorption of both dietary and biliary cholesterol in the small intestine. Ezetimibe has been approved for use in humans to lower serum cholesterol. The primary aim of this study is to determine if ezetimibe normalizes resting and residual volume in patients with chronic acalculous cholecystitis.

Timeline

Start

2009-08

Primary completion

2009-08

Completion

2009-08

Drugs

Indications