Low-Dose Versus Standard-Dose Rectal Indomethacin to Prevent Post-Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Pancreatitis: A Multicentre, Non-Inferiority, Double-Blind, Randomised, Controlled Trial

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Drug
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Phase 4
SUMMARY

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a widely used procedure for diagnosing and treating pancreatic and biliary diseases. Despite its benefits, ERCP carries a risk of post-procedure pancreatitis (PEP), which occurs in approximately 12.2% of cases and can significantly increase healthcare costs and patient morbidity. Preventing PEP is crucial for improving patient outcomes and reducing the economic burden of ERCP. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as indomethacin, have been shown to be effective in reducing the incidence of PEP when administered rectally before ERCP. The standard dose recommended by guidelines is 100mg, which has been associated with a significant reduction in PEP rates. However, higher doses of NSAIDs can increase the risk of adverse events, including gastrointestinal bleeding and renal impairment. Therefore, there is a need to determine whether a lower dose can provide similar benefits without increasing these risks. This multicenter, non-inferiority, double-blind, randomized controlled trial will be conducted in China. Participants will be adults aged 18 or older scheduled for ERCP. They will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the low-dose (50mg) or standard-dose (100mg) indomethacin group. The intervention will be administered rectally 30 minutes before the ERCP procedure. The study will follow a double-blind design, ensuring that both patients and investigators are unaware of the treatment allocation. The results of this trial could significantly influence clinical practice by providing evidence on the effectiveness of a lower dose of indomethacin in preventing PEP. This could lead to a reduction in the risk of adverse events associated with higher doses and potentially decrease healthcare costs without compromising patient safety. By optimizing the dosing of indomethacin, this study aims to improve the safety and cost-effectiveness of ERCP procedures.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Adults aged 18 years or older.

• Patients planned to undergo Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

Locations
Other Locations
China
Changhai Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Shanghai
Ruijin Hospital
RECRUITING
Shanghai
Shanghai General Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Shanghai
Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Zhejiang
Dongyang People's Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Zhejiang
First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Zhejiang
Jinhua Central Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Zhejiang
People's Hospital of Quzhou
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Zhejiang
Shaoxing People's Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Zhejiang
Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Zhejiang
Taizhou Enze Medical Center Group
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Zhejiang
Zhuji People's Hospital of Zhejiang Province
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Zhejiang
Contact Information
Primary
Liang-Hao Hu
lianghao-hu@hotmail.com
+8613817593520
Backup
Zhao-Shen Li
zhaoshen-li@hotmail.com
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-09-15
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-12-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 1366
Treatments
Experimental: low dose indomethacin
patients randomized to this intervention receive 50mg indomethacin
Active_comparator: standard dose indomethacin
patients randomized to this intervention receive 100mg indomethacin
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: Taizhou Enze Medical Center Group, Jinhua Central Hospital, Dongyang People's Hospital, Ruijin Hospital, Shaoxing People's Hospital, First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Shanghai General Hospital, China, Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University, Zhuji People's Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, People's Hospital of Quzhou
Leads: Changhai Hospital

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov