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

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

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment44 (estimated)
SponsorTanta University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Tanta)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 1, 2025
Main results expectedDecember 20, 2026
Study endsDecember 20, 2026
Registry record updatedMarch 13, 2026
Trial IDNCT06861010 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

  • 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.