Could a simple ice water flush prevent pancreatitis after a common procedure?
NCT ID NCT07677397
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial investigates whether flushing the bile duct opening with ice-cold water after an ERCP procedure can reduce the chance of developing pancreatitis, a frequent complication. Researchers will compare patients who receive the flush to those who do not, looking at pancreatitis rates, recovery time, and hospital stays. The study enrolls adults scheduled for an endoscopic sphincterotomy at participating hospitals.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ice-cold water flush
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple, low-cost technique could become a standard step during ERCP to prevent a common and painful complication.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with 210 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The procedure is safe, but its effectiveness over existing prevention methods is unproven.
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Conditions
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