Can a simple scope procedure prevent repeat pancreatitis without gallbladder removal?
NCT ID NCT07455227
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at 30 people with mild gallstone-related pancreatitis who choose not to have their gallbladder removed. Half will get an ERCP with sphincterotomy (a procedure that opens the bile duct), and half will receive standard care without the procedure. The goal is to see if the procedure lowers the chance of pancreatitis coming back.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Endoscopic sphincterotomy (a procedure to cut the muscle around the bile duct opening)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that a simple endoscopic procedure reduces the risk of repeat pancreatitis in people who cannot or will not have their gallbladder removed.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply widely. The procedure itself carries risks like bleeding, infection, or pancreatitis flare-up.
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