Clinical trials
ERCP clinical trials
Below are recruiting ercp clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 48 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06978231Recruiting
EUS during ERCP for pancreatic and bile duct diseases
This trial looks at whether doing an endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in the same session as an ERCP (a procedure to open blocked bile or pancreatic ducts) is helpful. It is for adults who need an ERCP for the first time and have not had a pancreatic or bile duct EUS in the last 3 months.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18 years+ - NCT06613945Recruiting
Comparing two ways to open blocked bile ducts in liver cancer
This study compares two procedures to drain bile from the liver in people with blocked bile ducts caused by cancer that cannot be removed. It looks at whether using an ultrasound-guided approach along with standard ERCP works better than ERCP alone.
Al Mansurah, Dakahlia GovernorateAges 18 years+ - NCT07568626Recruiting
Understanding Hospital Stays After Endoscopy Procedures
This study looks at why some older patients need to stay in the hospital longer after a common digestive procedure called ERCP. Researchers want to understand the factors that affect recovery time, which may help improve care for future patients.
Xiamen, FujianAges 65 years+ - NCT07191418Recruiting
Study of ERCP with RFA for pancreatic cancer with liver spread
This study tests a combination of endoscopic procedures (ERCP and RFA) to open the blocked bile duct and treat the tumor with heat in people with pancreatic cancer that has spread to the liver. The goal is to see if this approach can help relieve symptoms and improve outcomes while you continue chemotherapy.
UmeåAges 18–85 - NCT07776561Recruiting
Short-stay IV fluids to prevent pancreatitis after ERCP
This trial tests whether giving extra IV fluids before, during, and after an ERCP procedure can help prevent a common complication called post-ERCP pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). If you are scheduled for an ERCP, you may be eligible to participate.
Westmead, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT06727851Enrolling by invitation
Improving ERCP quality in endoscopy
This study looks at ways to improve the quality of ERCP, a procedure that uses a flexible tube with a camera to look at the bile and pancreatic ducts. It is open to adults who can understand the study information and are having their first ERCP during this hospital stay.
WarendorfAges 18 years+ - NCT05267379Recruiting
Study of causes of pancreatitis after ERCP
This study looks at how genes and medication processing in the body may relate to getting pancreatitis after an ERCP procedure. If you are having an ERCP and meet the criteria, your data and possibly samples may help researchers understand who is at higher risk.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 18 years+ - NCT05252754RecruitingPhase 3
Medicines to prevent pancreas swelling after ERCP
This Phase 3 study tests whether putting an anti-inflammatory medicine into the rectum (indomethacin) plus taking an immune-suppressing pill (tacrolimus) works better than using the two medicines in a different combination to prevent pancreatitis after an ERCP procedure. If you qualify, you may be assigned to one of the treatment options to lower your risk of post-ERCP pancreas inflammation.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05211206Recruiting
IV fluids to prevent pancreas inflammation after ERCP
This study tests whether giving IV (through-the-vein) fluids during/around an ERCP procedure can lower the risk of painful pancreas inflammation afterward. It may help patients by reducing a common complication after ERCP.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT03713879RecruitingPhase 3
Indomethacin vs pancreatic stent to prevent post-ERCP pancreatitis
This study compares indomethacin (an anti-inflammatory medicine) against using a temporary pancreatic stent to prevent pancreatitis after an ERCP procedure. It may help you lower the chance of painful inflammation of the pancreas after ERCP.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–99 - NCT07056075Recruiting
Preventing oxygen drops during ERCP
This trial tests two ways to prevent drops in oxygen levels during ERCP: one uses a special face mask to keep your airway open, and the other monitors your exhaled carbon dioxide. If you qualify, it could help make your procedure safer.
GrazAges 18–99 - NCT07088757RecruitingPhase 4
Low-Dose vs Standard-Dose Indomethacin for Pancreatitis Prevention After ERCP
This study compares a low dose of indomethacin (a pain reliever) with the standard dose to see if it works just as well for preventing pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) after an ERCP procedure. It may reduce side effects while still protecting your pancreas.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT07096895Recruiting
Special Endoscopic Procedure for Blocked Bile Duct Access
This trial tests a special endoscopic procedure (EDEE) to reach the bile duct when the usual pathway is blocked, which can happen with certain benign or malignant conditions. If standard methods can't access the area, this approach may offer an alternative.
DüsseldorfAges 18 years+ - NCT06716541Recruiting
Biodegradable stent for bile duct narrowing after liver transplant
This study is testing a special temporary stent that breaks down over time to help open a narrowed bile duct after a liver transplant. It may help avoid long-term plastic stents or additional surgery.
PragueAges 18 years+ - NCT07259395Recruiting
Predicting ERCP procedure time with a new tool
This trial is testing a tool to predict how long an ERCP procedure will take. It involves ERCPs done by trainees under supervision and uses a tiny camera inside the bile duct.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT06260878RecruitingPhase 4
Fluids before ERCP to prevent pancreatitis
This trial tests if giving fluids before an ERCP procedure can lower the risk of developing pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). It may help people who have not had this procedure before.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18–75 - NCT03921502Recruiting
ERCP vs ERCP with a stomach drainage procedure comparison
This trial compares two endoscopy approaches to drain a blocked bile duct caused by gallstones. It may help people who can’t safely have standard surgery decide which drainage method works best after an initial ERCP plan fails or is limited.
ValladolidAges 75 years+ - NCT05994521Recruiting
Preventing stomach blockage in advanced periampullary cancer
This study tests a new procedure (EUS-guided gastroenterostomy) to prevent stomach blockage in people with advanced cancers near the pancreas. It may help you avoid future vomiting and eating problems by placing a small tube between your stomach and intestine using a thin, flexible scope.
MontrealAges 18–85 - NCT06364397Recruiting
ERCP for unexplained recurrent pancreatitis
This study tests whether a procedure called ERCP can help find and treat the cause of recurrent pancreatitis that remains unexplained after standard tests.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT07017283Recruiting
Comparing two sedation methods for older adults having ERCP
This study compares two ways of keeping you comfortable and safe during an ERCP procedure: deeper sedation with a breathing tube versus deep sedation without a breathing tube. It aims to find which method causes fewer side effects in older adults.
Hangzhou, ZhijiangAges 60 years+ - NCT07130864Recruiting
Timing of gallbladder surgery after ERCP for bile duct stones
This trial compares having gallbladder removal surgery early versus later after clearing bile duct stones with an ERCP procedure. It aims to find the best timing to prevent future problems.
Peshawar, KhyberpukhtunkhwaAges Any age - NCT07222527Recruiting
One stent versus two for gallbladder problems
This trial tests whether using one plastic stent or two is better for people with gallbladder disease who need an ERCP but can't have gallbladder surgery right away. It aims to find which approach works best to keep the bile duct open and prevent complications.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–95 - NCT07330284Recruiting
Cold water rinse to prevent pancreatitis after ERCP
This trial tests whether rinsing the pancreas with cold water during ERCP can reduce the risk of pancreatitis, a common complication. The treatment is added to the standard medicine (indomethacin) to see if it offers extra protection.
Kansas City, KansasAges 20 years+ - NCT07574970Recruiting
Preventing pancreatitis after endoscopic bile duct procedures
This study tests whether combining a rectal anti-inflammatory medication (indomethacin) with cold water cooling of the pancreas opening during an endoscopic procedure can better prevent pancreatitis—a painful inflammation of the pancreas—compared to medication alone.
Hyderabad, TelanganaAges 18–60
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for ercp?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 48 recruiting ercp studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a ercp trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a ercp trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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