Simple IV drip may cut pancreatitis risk after common procedure

NCT ID NCT05211206

First seen May 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study is looking at whether giving patients intravenous (IV) fluids right before and during an ERCP procedure can lower their chance of developing pancreatitis afterward. ERCP is a procedure used to diagnose and treat problems in the bile ducts and pancreas, and pancreatitis is a known complication. Researchers will track 13,000 adults to see if the amount of IV fluids they receive is linked to fewer cases of pancreatitis.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Peter Lougheed Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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What this could mean

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

Active substance

intravenous fluids

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a simple, practical way to prevent pancreatitis after ERCP, especially for outpatients.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it can only show an association, not prove cause and effect. Results may not lead to a clear recommendation.

As listed by the trial registrant

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