Basket or balloon: which tool best clears pancreatic stones?
NCT ID NCT05289362
First seen Jun 15, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two devices—a basket and a balloon—used during a procedure called ERCP to remove stones from the pancreatic duct in people with chronic pancreatitis. 104 adults with small stones (≤5 mm) in the main pancreatic duct took part. The goal was to see which tool clears stones more effectively.
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Locations
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Changhai Hospital
Shanghai, 200433, China
What this could mean
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Active substance
basket and balloon devices
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show which tool works better for clearing pancreatic stones, helping doctors choose the best approach for patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 104 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The devices are already in use, so no major breakthrough is expected.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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