Cold water rinse may cut pancreatitis risk after ERCP

NCT ID NCT07574970

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether rinsing the bile duct opening with cold water, in addition to standard rectal indomethacin, can better prevent pancreatitis after ERCP—a common procedure to treat bile or pancreas issues. About 150 adults in India will be randomly assigned to get either the combination or indomethacin alone. The main goal is to see if the combo lowers the rate of post-procedure pancreatitis.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
rectal indomethacin plus cold water irrigation of the ampulla
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to further reduce the risk of pancreatitis after a common bile duct procedure.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (150 people) testing a new combination. The added benefit of cold water may be small or absent, and the procedure carries its own risks like bleeding or infection.

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Conditions

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Locations

  • Asian institute of Gastroenterology/AIG Hospitals

    RECRUITING

    Hyderabad, Telangana, 500079, India

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