Which ERCP rescue method is safer? major trial launches
NCT ID NCT07329803
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This trial compares two techniques used when standard bile duct access fails during ERCP: pre-cut sphincterotomy and the double guidewire technique. Researchers will enroll 840 adults with difficult bile duct cannulation to see which method is safer and more successful. The goal is to reduce complications like pancreatitis and improve outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could identify the better rescue technique for difficult bile duct access during ERCP, potentially reducing complications like pancreatitis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a comparative effectiveness study, not a test of a new drug or cure. Results may not apply to all patients or settings.
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