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Study identifier: NCT05732480 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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Influence of Gut Microbiome in Gallstone Disease

Condition: Gall Stone · Gall Stones, Common Bile Duct · Pancreatitis  ·  Sponsor: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

PhaseN/A
Planned participants75
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to no upper limit
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

The goal of this prospective observational study is to explore the role of the gut microbiome in patients with gallstone disease. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: * if there is a relationship between the gut microbiome and the development of complications associated with gallstone disease (such as pancreatitis and acute cholecystitis) * if there are changes in the gut microbiome following cholecystectomy and the relationship with patient outcomes. Participants will be asked to provide stool samples at fixed time points (recruitment, pre- and post-cholecystectomy if applicable and at 6 months and 3 years. They will also be asked to provide stool samples if they represent to hospital with complications associated with their gallstone disease.

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Charlotte Burford  ·  +44 1227 766877  ·  charlotte.burford1@nhs.net

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Locations (1)

EKHUFTAshford, Kent, United KingdomRecruiting

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