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Timing is everything: new study pinpoints best moment for pancreatic stone removal

NCT ID NCT05270434

Symptom relief Sponsor: Changhai Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 220 adults with chronic pancreatitis and large pancreatic stones to find the best time to perform an endoscopic procedure after shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). The goal was to improve stone clearance and reduce complications. Results help doctors plan treatment more effectively.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

220 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. symptomatic adult patients diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis and main pancreatic duct positive stones（\>5mm in diameter） 2. no ERCP and ESWL history before the admission 3. provides informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. suspected to have malignant tumors; 2. history of pancreatic surgery or gastrojejunostomy (Billroth II); 3. with end-stage disease; 4. with contraindications to ESWL or ERCP, such as pregnancy, abdominal aortic aneurysm, etc. 5. acute pancreatitis within 3 days 6. pancreatic ascites

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic pancreatitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Pancreatitis, chronic

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Changhai Hospital

    Shanghai, 200433, China

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