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Per rectal diclofenac tablet (suppository) and inraveous fluid (Ringer lactate) are already proven for decreasing adverse effect (pancreatitis) after an endoscopic procedure (ERCP). We will be combining both methods to see whether they can further decrease the adverse effect of ERCP.

Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Disorders of gallbladder, biliarytract and pancreas in diseases classified elsewhere,
Registration Number
CTRI/2020/09/027536
Lead Sponsor
Department of Gastroenterology
Brief Summary

Patientsundergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has arisk of developing pancreatitis post ERCP. Rectal diclofenac and ringer lactatesolution infusion are proven prophylaxis to prevent post ERCP pancreatitis. Weare comparing the combination of these two prophylaxis modalities to either oneof them. Our hypothesis is that combined prophylaxis would be better thaneither one of them.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Not Yet Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
171
Inclusion Criteria

Patients having high risk factors for post ERCP pancreatitis.

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnancy, Patient with contraindication for diclofenac and ringer lactate, Patient with active acute pancreatitis, Patient not giving consent.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Decrease in incidence of post ERCP pancreatitis in combination prophylaxis group,in comparison to prophylaxis by individual therapy(rectal diclofenac OR Ringers lactate)After 24 hours of procedure diagnosis of pancreatitis would be looked for.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Decrease in hospital stay24 hours after ERCP

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Gastroenterology

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Mumbai, MAHARASHTRA, India

Department of Gastroenterology
🇮🇳Mumbai, MAHARASHTRA, India
Ravi Thanage
Principal investigator
9028785843
ravi.thanage@gmail.com

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