Basket or balloon: which tool best clears pancreatic stones?

NCT ID NCT05289362

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Changhai Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two devices used during a procedure called ERCP to remove stones from the pancreatic duct in people with chronic pancreatitis. One group used a basket first, the other a balloon first. The goal was to see which tool cleared more stones. A total of 104 adults with small stones (≤5 mm) in the main pancreatic duct took part.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Basket and balloon devices used during ERCP
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors choose the best tool for removing pancreatic stones, potentially improving stone clearance and reducing procedure time.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 104 participants. Results may not apply to all patients, and the tools may not work for larger or differently located stones.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic pancreatitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PANCREATIC DUCT STONE PANCREATITIS, CHRONIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

Changhai Hospital

Shanghai, 200433, China

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