When to remove pancreatic stents? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07346365

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will compare two different schedules for removing pancreatic stents placed during ERCP to prevent pancreatitis. One group will have the stent removed after 1-3 months, while the other will have it removed within 10 days. The goal is to see which timing leads to fewer complications and better outcomes for the 358 participants.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

pancreatic stent

What this could lead to

If successful, this could establish the safest timing for removing pancreatic stents after ERCP, reducing complications and follow-up procedures.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage study that has not yet started recruiting. The results may not apply to all patients or stent types, and the optimal timing may vary by individual.

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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

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main

    Frankfurt, Germany

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