Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 3 Interventional Ages 18 to 65

Using Duloxetine to prevent pancreatitis after ERCP procedures

Official title: Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Duloxetine in the Prevention of Post Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Pancreatitis

Run by Tanta University · NCT06860984 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if the medication Duloxetine can help prevent pancreatitis in patients undergoing a procedure called ERCP.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment44 (estimated)
SponsorTanta University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Tanta)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 10, 2025
Main results expectedJune 20, 2027
Study endsJuly 10, 2027
Registry record updatedAugust 18, 2026
Trial IDNCT06860984 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old with indications for ERCP due to suspected pancreato-biliary disorders and normal blood amylase and lipase levels.

Probably not a fit

Patients with uncontrolled diabetes, severe bleeding tendencies, impaired renal function, severe heart disease, or those who have had prior biliary or pancreatic interventions may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the safety and efficacy of Duloxetine in preventing post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis, a common complication that can lead to serious health issues. The study involves administering Duloxetine or a placebo to patients who are undergoing ERCP for suspected pancreato-biliary disorders. Participants will be monitored for the occurrence of pancreatitis following the procedure, with the aim of determining whether Duloxetine can reduce the incidence of this complication.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly reduce the risk of pancreatitis in patients undergoing ERCP, improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.

How similar studies have gone: While there may be studies exploring similar interventions, the specific use of Duloxetine for preventing post-ERCP pancreatitis is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age more than 18 years old.
* Gender: Males and Females
* Patients with suitable indications for ERCP due to suspected pancreato-biliary disorders.
* Blood amylase and lipase levels before ERCP are within the normal limits

Exclusion Criteria:

* Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (DM)
* Severe bleeding tendency
* Impaired renal function (serum creatinine \> 2 mg/dL), (creatinine clearance \<30 ml/min)
* Patients with severe heart disease.
* Subjects who underwent prior biliary or pancreatic sphincterotomy or dilatation or stenting of either duct.
* Currently pregnant or nursing
* Admission due to established pancreatitis before ECRP
* Unwillingness to undergo ERCP.

Where it's running

  • Tanta Unuversity
    Tanta, Egypt
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.