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Timing of Indomethacin Administration for the Prevention of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis (PEP)

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Acute Pancreatitis
Interventions
Drug: Rectal indomethacin 100mg one time before or after ERCP
Registration Number
NCT02111707
Lead Sponsor
University of Alberta
Brief Summary

To determine if the timing of administration of indomethacin affects the primary outcome of post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP). Patients undergoing ERCP will be randomly assigned to receive pre or post-procedure rectal indomethacin to prevent the occurrence of PEP.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
534
Inclusion Criteria
  • All patients referred for ERCP at the University of Alberta
  • Age greater than 18 years
  • Ability to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Acute pancreatitis
  • Active peptic ulcer disease
  • Rectal disease
  • Aspirin-induced asthma
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) induced hypersensitivity
  • Pregnancy
  • Breast feeding
  • Creatinine clearance < 30 ml/min

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Rectal Indomethacin pre-ERCPRectal indomethacin 100mg one time before or after ERCPPatients will receive rectal indomethacin 100mg 30 minutes before procedure (ERCP).
Rectal Indomethacin post-ERCPRectal indomethacin 100mg one time before or after ERCPPatients will receive rectal indomethacin 100mg immediately after procedure (ERCP)
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Rate of Post-ERCP pancreatitis30 days
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Severity of Post-ERCP pancreatitis30 days

To evaluate the severity of post-ERCP pancreatitis between the 2 groups studied

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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