Predicting Incidental Gallbladder Cancer
P-iGBC is currently in the feasibility phase
Sites are not currently recruiting patients who are having surgery
Patients and professionals are still being recruited to the interview study
About the website.
Predicting Incidental Gallbladder Cancer is a multi-centre modelling study of patients having gallbladder surgery. We aim to collect the data needed to generate a UK diagnostic score for incidental gallbladder cancer. Incidental gallbladder cancer is a very rare finding in the UK. You can read more about the study here.
This website is intended to provide information, including on patient opt-out, and a point of contact for patients and researchers alike.
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Use the navigation bar above to see the formal study documents, including participant information sheets, and to see which units are currently participating in the study. If you can't find what you need, you can email the team directly using the button below.
Patients can Opt-Out
Patients having gallbladder surgery in participating units may be included automatically in the study. You can read more about the study, and if you are not happy to take part you can contact your local study team to opt out. Find out more below.
Can you help us?
For Both Patients and Professionals
Research Participation
Are you having gallbladder surgery, have you already had it, or are you involved in delivering it?
We want to speak to UK patients and professionals about their views on incidental gallbladder cancer, and on selective analysis of gallbladder specimens. If you are interested in speaking to a researcher as part of a qualitative study, please get in touch to to find out more!
Research Collaboration
Are you a UK healthcare professional who works in a unit which performs cholecystectomy? We are looking for expressions of interest from collaborators for the main study, which is likely to start in 2026-2027. Any member of the direct care team who is involved in the care of cholecystectomy patients may be a collaborator - check whether your unit is participating, or get in touch to find out more!
Research Involvement
We have been lucky to have a great deal of support from our patient and public collaborators and consultees to date, but would welcome any other experts by experience of either gallbladder surgery or incidental gallbladder cancer who feel able to contribute their time and experience to shaping this project as it progresses. Please contact us to discuss how you could help!
Keep in touch
Sign up for Newsletters
Do you want to know more about the study? We will be sending occasional, key updates in newsletters as the study progresses.
If you would like to be included in these newsletters please use the link below to sign up.
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