Could a Half-Dose of a common drug prevent a painful complication just as well?

NCT ID NCT07088757

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares a low dose (50 mg) versus the standard dose (100 mg) of indomethacin given rectally before ERCP to prevent post-procedure pancreatitis. About 1,366 adults undergoing ERCP will be randomly assigned to one of the two doses in a double-blind fashion. The goal is to see if the lower dose works just as well while potentially causing fewer side effects.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

indomethacin (a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug given as a rectal suppository)

What this could lead to

If successful, a lower dose could prevent post-ERCP pancreatitis just as effectively as the standard dose, while reducing side effects like bleeding or kidney problems.

What could go wrong

This is a non-inferiority trial, so the lower dose might prove slightly less effective. The study is also limited to adults in China, so results may not apply everywhere.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute pancreatitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University

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    Zhejiang, China

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  • Changhai Hospital

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    Shanghai, China

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  • Dongyang People's Hospital

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    Zhejiang, China

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  • First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University

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    Zhejiang, China

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  • Jinhua Central Hospital

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    Zhejiang, China

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  • People's Hospital of Quzhou

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    Zhejiang, China

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  • Ruijin Hospital

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    Shanghai, China

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  • Shanghai General Hospital

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    Shanghai, China

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  • Shaoxing People's Hospital

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    Zhejiang, China

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  • Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital

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    Zhejiang, China

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  • Taizhou Enze Medical Center Group

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    Zhejiang, China

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  • Zhuji People's Hospital of Zhejiang Province

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    Zhejiang, China

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