Early laparoscopic cholecystectomy versus conventional management for newly diagnosed gallbladder disease

A randomised controlled trial of early laparoscopic cholecystectomy versus conventional management for newly diagnosed gallbladder disease: a cost minimisation and outcome study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN81663421

Enrollment

138

Registered

2005-09-30

Start date

2004-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Gallbladder diseases Digestive System Other diseases of gallbladder

Interventions

1. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy 2. Analgesia intravenous fluids and antibiotics

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Male and females 2. Aged 18 - 80 years 3. Residing in Nottingham area 4. Presenting with primary diagnosis of bilary colic or acute cholecystitis

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients diagnosed with acute severe gallstone pancreatis or gallstone-related ascending cholangitis (Jaundice temperature greater than 39°C and rigors) 2. Patients less than 18 or more than 80 years 3. Patients who have medical co-morbidity preventing either laparoscopic cholecystectomy or potential inclusion in either treatment arm

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To see whether early management has a bearing on gallstone related morbidity and mortality.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026