New scope procedure aims to calm chronic pancreatitis pain
NCT ID NCT04232670
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a procedure called pancreatic endotherapy can reduce pain in people with chronic pancreatitis whose main pancreatic duct is blocked by stones or narrowings. Fourteen adults with severe daily pain were randomly assigned to get either an ultrasound alone or the full endotherapy (which may include stone removal, duct widening, or stent placement). The main goal was to see if pain scores dropped over 90 days. The results could help doctors decide if this invasive approach is worth the risks for long-term pain relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Pancreatic endotherapy (a procedure using an endoscope to remove stones, widen narrow ducts, or place stents)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a way to ease severe abdominal pain in people with chronic pancreatitis and blocked pancreatic ducts.
What could go wrong
This was a very small study (14 people) with no clear phase, so results may not apply widely. The procedure itself carries risks like bleeding, infection, or pancreatitis flare-ups.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for PANCREATIC DUCT STONE are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
-
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Oregon, 97035, United States