Using Ondansetron to Prevent Pancreatitis After ERCP
Official title: Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Ondansetron in the Prevention of Post Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Pancreatitis
Run by Tanta University · NCT06861010 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if the medication ondansetron can help prevent pancreatitis in adults who are having an ERCP procedure.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 44 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Tanta University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tanta) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 20, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 20, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06861010 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults over 18 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 heart disease, or those who have previously had certain biliary procedures 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 ondansetron in preventing post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis, a common complication that can lead to significant health issues. The study involves administering either ondansetron or a placebo to patients undergoing ERCP for suspected pancreato-biliary disorders. Participants will be monitored for the occurrence of pancreatitis following the procedure, with the aim of determining if ondansetron can effectively reduce this risk. The trial is designed for patients over 18 years old who meet specific health criteria.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly reduce the incidence of pancreatitis following ERCP, improving patient outcomes and safety.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific use of ondansetron for this purpose may be novel, similar studies have explored the prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis with varying results.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age more than 18 years old. 2. Gender: Males and Females 3. Patients with suitable indications for ERCP due to suspected pancreato-biliary disorders. 4. Blood amylase and lipase levels before ERCP are within the normal limits. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Age of less than18 years. 2. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (DM) 3. Severe bleeding tendency 4. Impaired renal function (serum creatinine \> 2 mg/dL), (creatinine clearance \<30 ml/min) 5. Patients with severe heart disease. 6. Subjects who underwent prior biliary or pancreatic sphincterotomy or dilatation or stenting of either duct. 7. Currently pregnant or nursing 8. Admission due to established pancreatitis before ECRP 9. Unwillingness to undergo ERCP. 10. Previously documented allergy to ondansetron.
Where it's running
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Tanta Unuversity
Tanta, Egypt Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.