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Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Ondansetron in the Prevention of Post Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Pancreatitis
Led by Tanta University · Updated on 2026-03-13
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
94 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP (, a key tool that is used in diagnosis and treatment of pancreato-biliary diseases. Post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) is the most common and serious complication that can occur following this procedure and can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. A variety of patient-related and procedure-related factors have been associated with higher rates of PEP.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Ondansetron in the Prevention of Post Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Pancreatitis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age more than 18 years old.
- Males and Females
- Patients with suitable indications for ERCP due to suspected pancreato-biliary disorders.
- Blood amylase and lipase levels before ERCP are within the normal limits.
You will not qualify if you...
- Age of less than 18 years.
- Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
- Severe bleeding tendency.
- Impaired renal function (serum creatinine > 2 mg/dL or creatinine clearance <30 ml/min).
- Severe heart disease.
- Prior biliary or pancreatic sphincterotomy, dilatation, or stenting of either duct.
- Currently pregnant or nursing.
- Admission due to established pancreatitis before ERCP.
- Unwillingness to undergo ERCP.
- Previously documented allergy to ondansetron.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Tanta Unuversity
Tanta, Egypt, 31527
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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