Standard steps to prevent pancreatitis after bile duct procedure
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study is looking at whether following a standard set of steps can lower the chances of a common complication after a procedure called ERCP, which is used to examine and treat problems in the bile ducts. The procedure involves inserting a thin tube through your mouth to reach the area, and the study aims to improve safety and reduce post-procedure pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas).
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You can understand instructions and agree to sign a consent form.
- You need this procedure to treat a problem (not just for diagnosis).
- The opening of your bile duct has not been previously cut during an earlier procedure.
- You do not currently have acute pancreatitis (sudden severe pancreas inflammation).
- You do not have major heart, lung, or liver disease, and you are not pregnant.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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