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Nerves before a scope: does anxiety make ERCP harder to tolerate?

NCT ID NCT07699731

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Mandip Rai Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether feeling anxious before an ERCP procedure makes the experience more uncomfortable or harder for patients to cooperate. Adults undergoing ERCP with conscious sedation will fill out anxiety questionnaires before and comfort surveys after the procedure. Doctors will also rate how well patients cooperated. The goal is to see if pre-procedure anxiety predicts a tougher experience, which could help care teams better support anxious patients in the future.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If higher anxiety is linked to worse tolerance, doctors may identify anxious patients early and tailor sedation or support to improve their experience.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all hospitals or sedation methods.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 200 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Aug 2026

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Expected to finish

Oct 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Adult patients undergoing clinically indicated ERCP at KHSc, who are able to provide informed consent and complete study questionnaires. Participants will be enrolled prospectively during the study period.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged ≥18 years * Undergoing ERCP for any indication with conscious sedation * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Age \<18 years * Inability or refusal to provide informed consent * Cognitive impairment or language barriers precluding questionnaire completion * Emergent ERCP where pre-procedural questionnaire administration is not feasible

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder pancreas disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anxiety Biliary and pancreatic diseases ERCP

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kingston Health Sciences Centre

    Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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