New hope for frail patients: simple scope procedure may prevent repeat pancreatitis

This study looks at whether a small procedure done with a scope (endoscopic sphincterotomy) can prevent future bile duct problems in frail patients who have had pancreatitis caused by gallstones and cannot have their gallbladder removed. About 92 adults will be randomly assigned to get the procedure or standard care. The goal is to see if the procedure reduces the chance of another pancreatitis attack, bile duct infection, or other related events over one year.