Comparing two methods for removing necrotic tissue in acute pancreatitis

A Prospective, Post-Market, Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Trial to Compare the Performance of the EndoRotor® System Versus Conventional Endoscopic Techniques for Direct Endoscopic Necrosectomy of Walled Off Necrosis - The RESOlVE Trial

Not applicable Interventional Erasmus Medical Center · NCT04814693

This study is testing if a new device called the EndoRotor® can remove dead tissue better than standard methods in patients with walled-off necrosis from acute pancreatitis.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment60 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorErasmus Medical Center Academic / other
Locations12 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 11 other locations)
Trial IDNCT04814693 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of the EndoRotor® System compared to conventional endoscopic techniques for necrosectomy in patients with walled-off necrosis due to acute pancreatitis. The study focuses on patients who have undergone EUS-guided drainage and are symptomatic from pancreatic necrosis. Participants will be subjected to endoscopic procedures to assess the efficacy and safety of the EndoRotor® device in removing necrotic tissue. The trial aims to determine if this new device can improve outcomes compared to standard methods.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients with symptomatic pancreatic necrosis due to acute pancreatitis who have undergone EUS-guided drainage.

Not a fit: Patients with documented pseudoaneurysms or significant coagulation disorders may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment options and outcomes for patients suffering from severe necrotizing pancreatitis.

How similar studies have performed: While conventional methods have been established, the EndoRotor® System represents a novel approach that has not been widely tested in this specific context.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with symptomatic pancreatic necrosis due to acute pancreatitis that have an indication to undergo endoscopic necrosectomy after having undergone EUS-guided drainage.

  a. Stent must be in place for a minimum of 2 days prior to the DEN procedure.
* Patients who can tolerate repeat endoscopic procedures.
* Subjects with the ability to understand the requirements of the study, who have provided written informed consent, and who are willing and able to return for the required follow-up assessments.
* ASA classification \< 5.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Documented pseudoaneurysm \> 1 cm within the WON.
* Subject unable or unwilling to provide informed consent.
* Intervening gastric varices or unavoidable blood vessels within the WON access tract (visible using endoscopy or endoscopic ultrasound).
* Coagulation disorders or anti-coagulant therapy which cannot be discontinued (aspirin allowed).
* Any condition that in the opinion of the Investigator would create an unsafe clinical situation or stent placement that would not allow the patient to safely undergo an endoscopic procedure.
* Pregnant or lactating women or women of childbearing potential who do not employ a reliable method of contraception as judged by the Investigator, and/or are not willing to use reliable contraception for the duration of study participation.
* Patient is enrolled in another trial that could interfere with the endpoint analyses of this trial.
* Prior necrosectomy on existing collection.
* Greater than 2 pancreatic / extra-pancreatic fluid collections.

Where this trial is running

Birmingham, Alabama and 11 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Acute PancreatitisNecrosisPancreas, Acute
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.