Simple IV drip may cut pancreatitis risk after common procedure
NCT ID NCT05211206
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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.
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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Peter Lougheed Hospital
RECRUITINGCalgary, Alberta, Canada
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