Can a simple tool reduce pancreatitis risk during ERCP?
NCT ID NCT05336630
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether using forceps to help guide a tube into the bile duct during an ERCP procedure makes the process easier and reduces the chance of pancreatitis afterward. 152 patients were randomly assigned to either standard cannulation or forceps-assisted cannulation. The goal was to see if the forceps group had fewer difficult cannulations and less post-ERCP pancreatitis.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Forceps (medical device used to grab tissue and assist cannulation during ERCP)
What this could lead to
If successful, this technique could make ERCP procedures easier and safer, potentially lowering the risk of post-procedure pancreatitis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 152 participants. The forceps technique may not reduce pancreatitis risk significantly, and results may not apply to all patients or settings.
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Locations
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Dartmouth Health
Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States