RecruitingNCT07245108

The Pro-Chol Study

The ProChol Study - Prospective Assessment of Symptoms Following Cholecystectomy in Patients With Symptomatic Uncomplicated Gallstones

Sponsor

Nordsjaellands Hospital

Enrollment

800 participants

Start Date

Jan 22, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Gallstones Cholecystolithiasis Gallstone Attack Uncomplicated Cholelithiasis

Summary

This prospective clinical cohort study will include patients with gallstones and abdominal pain scheduled for surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy). Data on quality of life, abdominal pain, gallstone disease, and patient characteristics will be collected before surgery. The outcomes will be assessed three months following surgery and will primarily be determinants for resolution of pain. The aim is to make a prediction score that may aid clinicians and patients in decision making about surgery.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a procedure called Laparoscopic cholecystectomy and a procedure called Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for people with cholecystolithiasis, gallstone attack, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 7 locations. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

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Interventions

PROCEDURELaparoscopic cholecystectomy

A surgical removal of the gallbladder through laparoscopy

PROCEDURELaparoscopic cholecystectomy

The intervention is intended laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Patients that undergo conversion to open (traditional) cholecystectomy will still be included. Patients scheduled for open cholecystectomy will not be included.