Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational
Official Title: A Pilot Study of Gallbladder Cancer in Chile
Brief Summary:
Background:
- Chile has the highest diagnosis and death rates of gallbladder cancer in the world. Gallbladder cancer is also the leading cause of cancer death in Chilean women. High rates of gallstones and obesity, as well as genetic concerns, may explain these high rates. Researchers want to study gallbladder cancer in more depth in Chile. A small study must be done to see if a full-scale study is feasible.
Objectives:
- To test the methods and procedures of a small-scale study of gallbladder cancer in Chile.
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Design: