Endoscopy in acute pancreatitis study
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at whether an upper endoscopy (a camera test to look inside your stomach and the first part of your small intestine) done within 24-48 hours of being admitted to the hospital can help guide treatment for acute pancreatitis. You may be able to join if you are an adult with a confirmed case of acute pancreatitis and are able to safely undergo this procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with acute pancreatitis based on specific criteria (belly pain, high blood levels of pancreatic enzymes, or imaging results).
- You are admitted to the hospital for acute pancreatitis and can have an upper endoscopy within 24 to 48 hours of being admitted.
- You are able to safely undergo an upper endoscopy with sedation.
- You have not had previous stomach or small intestine surgery that would affect the exam, and you are not pregnant.
- You do not have a known or suspected hole in your digestive tract, a high-grade cancer in the stomach or small intestine, or an unstable medical condition.
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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