Trial Outcomes & Findings for Rectal Indomethacin vs Intravenous Ketorolac (NCT NCT05664074)

NCT ID: NCT05664074

Last Updated: 2026-03-12

Results Overview

Below is the number of participants within the rectal indomethacin and IV ketorolac cohorts who developed Post-ERCP Pancreatitis- Post ERCP Pancreatitis: A patient must have at least 2 of the following to establish a diagnosis of post ERCP pancreatitis: 1. Characteristic physical exam findings- pain worse than admission per pain scales (please see point 2) and/or nausea 2. Amylase (unit/L) or lipase(unit/L) greater than 3 times the age appropriate upper limit of normal. * Normal range of amylase (15-127 unit/L) * Normal range of lipase (12-50 unit/L) 3. Confirmatory imaging (Ultrasound, CT or MRI) that suggests or demonstrates pancreatic inflammation

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

192 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

2 weeks

Results posted on

2026-03-12

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Rectal Indomethacin
Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg Rectal indomethacin: Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg
IV Ketorolac
Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg) IV ketorolac: Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg)
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
Overall Study
COMPLETED
96
96
Overall Study
STARTED
96
96

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Rectal Indomethacin vs Intravenous Ketorolac

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Rectal Indomethacin
n=96 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg Rectal indomethacin: Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg
IV Ketorolac
n=96 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg) IV ketorolac: Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg)
Total
n=192 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
12.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.8 • n=9 Participants
13.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.1 • n=9 Participants
12.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.95 • n=18 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
47 Participants
n=9 Participants
51 Participants
n=9 Participants
98 Participants
n=18 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
49 Participants
n=9 Participants
45 Participants
n=9 Participants
94 Participants
n=18 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race · White/Caucasian
88 Participants
n=9 Participants
94 Participants
n=9 Participants
182 Participants
n=18 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race · Black/African American
6 Participants
n=9 Participants
2 Participants
n=9 Participants
8 Participants
n=18 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race · Other
2 Participants
n=9 Participants
0 Participants
n=9 Participants
2 Participants
n=18 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Below is the number of participants within the rectal indomethacin and IV ketorolac cohorts who developed Post-ERCP Pancreatitis- Post ERCP Pancreatitis: A patient must have at least 2 of the following to establish a diagnosis of post ERCP pancreatitis: 1. Characteristic physical exam findings- pain worse than admission per pain scales (please see point 2) and/or nausea 2. Amylase (unit/L) or lipase(unit/L) greater than 3 times the age appropriate upper limit of normal. * Normal range of amylase (15-127 unit/L) * Normal range of lipase (12-50 unit/L) 3. Confirmatory imaging (Ultrasound, CT or MRI) that suggests or demonstrates pancreatic inflammation

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IV Ketorolac
n=96 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg) IV ketorolac: Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg)
Rectal Indomethacin
n=96 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg Rectal indomethacin: Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg
Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
21 Participants
15 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 weeks

86 participants from the rectal indomethacin cohort and 83 from IV ketorolac received pancreatic duct injections during their ERCP. Below we describe the outcome measure of post-ERCP pancreatitis vs. no pancreatitis for those who received pancreatic duct injections.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IV Ketorolac
n=83 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg) IV ketorolac: Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg)
Rectal Indomethacin
n=86 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg Rectal indomethacin: Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg
Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Pancreatic Duct Injections
Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
19 Participants
14 Participants
Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Pancreatic Duct Injections
No Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
64 Participants
72 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 weeks

36 participants from the rectal indomethacin cohort and 33 from IV ketorolac had a native papilla for their ERCP. Below we describe the outcome measure of post-ERCP pancreatitis vs. no pancreatitis for those who had a native papilla.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IV Ketorolac
n=33 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg) IV ketorolac: Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg)
Rectal Indomethacin
n=36 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg Rectal indomethacin: Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg
Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Native Papilla
Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
15 Participants
11 Participants
Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Native Papilla
No Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
18 Participants
25 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 weeks

25 participants from the rectal indomethacin cohort and 19 from IV ketorolac received pancreatic sphincterotomies during their ERCP. Below we describe the outcome measure of post-ERCP pancreatitis vs. no pancreatitis for those who received pancreatic sphincterotomies.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IV Ketorolac
n=19 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg) IV ketorolac: Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg)
Rectal Indomethacin
n=25 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg Rectal indomethacin: Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg
Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Pancreatic Sphincterotomy
Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
13 Participants
9 Participants
Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Pancreatic Sphincterotomy
No Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
6 Participants
16 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Population: Amount of Opti-Ray used on patients who developed Post-ERCP pancreatitis

83 participants from the rectal indomethacin cohort and 84 from IV ketorolac received various amounts of Opti-Ray during their ERCP. Below we describe the outcome measure of post-ERCP pancreatitis vs. no pancreatitis for those who received Opti-Ray.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IV Ketorolac
n=84 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg) IV ketorolac: Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg)
Rectal Indomethacin
n=83 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg Rectal indomethacin: Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg
Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Opti-Ray Amount
No Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
3.8 mL
Interval 2.5 to 6.5
4 mL
Interval 2.5 to 6.0
Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Opti-Ray Amount
Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
7 mL
Interval 5.0 to 10.0
7.5 mL
Interval 5.5 to 16.5

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 weeks

51 participants from the rectal indomethacin cohort and 53 from IV ketorolac received a therapeutic pancreatic duct stent during their ERCP. Below we describe the outcome measure of post-ERCP pancreatitis vs. no pancreatitis for those who received therapeutic pancreatic duct stents.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IV Ketorolac
n=53 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg) IV ketorolac: Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg)
Rectal Indomethacin
n=51 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg Rectal indomethacin: Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg
Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Therapeutic Pancreatic Duct Stent Placed
Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
8 Participants
5 Participants
Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Therapeutic Pancreatic Duct Stent Placed
No Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
45 Participants
46 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 weeks

11 participants from the rectal indomethacin cohort and 11 from IV ketorolac received a prophylactic pancreatic duct stent during their ERCP. Below we describe the outcome measure of post-ERCP pancreatitis vs. no pancreatitis for those who received prophylactic pancreatic duct stents.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IV Ketorolac
n=11 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg) IV ketorolac: Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg)
Rectal Indomethacin
n=11 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg Rectal indomethacin: Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg
Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Prophylactic Pancreatic Duct Stent Placed
Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
7 Participants
5 Participants
Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Prophylactic Pancreatic Duct Stent Placed
No Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
4 Participants
6 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Population: Number of participants below is the number that experienced any pain (pain score \>0) in the PACU

A minimum of 3 pain assessments were completed by nursing staff/anesthesia during admission: Anesthesia/ PACU- initial pain assessment Evening-2100- pain assessment by RN Morning -0800- pain assessment by RN We defined \*Pain score \> 0 (any pain) for patients in the rectal indomethacin vs. IV ketorolac cohorts using the NRS and FLACC Pain scale. Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability (FLACC) Pain scale for patients 0-5 years of age and patients unable to verbalize pain Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) Pain scale for patients 6 years old and above 1. Mild- 0 to 3 2. Moderate- 4 to 6 3. Severe- 7 to 10

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IV Ketorolac
n=96 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg) IV ketorolac: Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg)
Rectal Indomethacin
n=96 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg Rectal indomethacin: Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg
Pain Assessed by FLACC or NRS Scoring Post ERCP: PACU
8 Participants
9 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Population: Number of participants below is the number that experienced any pain (pain score \>0) the evening following the procedure. There is a discrepancy in total participant number due to the fact that not all patients were admitted post-op.

Not all patients were admitted following the procedure which accounts for the difference in overall number of participants analyzed. A minimum of 3 pain assessments were completed by nursing staff/anesthesia during admission: Anesthesia/ PACU- initial pain assessment Evening-2100- pain assessment by RN Morning -0800- pain assessment by RN We defined \*Pain score \> 0 (any pain) for patients in the rectal indomethacin vs. IV ketorolac cohorts using the NRS and FLACC Pain scale. Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability (FLACC) Pain scale for patients 0-5 years of age and patients unable to verbalize pain Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) Pain scale for patients 6 years old and above 1. Mild- 0 to 3 2. Moderate- 4 to 6 3. Severe- 7 to 10

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IV Ketorolac
n=76 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg) IV ketorolac: Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg)
Rectal Indomethacin
n=83 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg Rectal indomethacin: Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg
Pain Assessed by FLACC or NRS Scoring Post ERCP: Evening
23 Participants
22 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Population: Number of participants below is the number that experienced any pain (pain score \>0) the morning (POD1) following the procedure. There is a discrepancy in total participant number due to the fact that not all patients were admitted post-op.

Not all patients were admitted following the procedure which accounts for the difference in overall number of participants analyzed. A minimum of 3 pain assessments were completed by nursing staff/anesthesia during admission: Anesthesia/ PACU- initial pain assessment Evening-2100- pain assessment by RN Morning -0800- pain assessment by RN We defined \*Pain score \> 0 (any pain) for patients in the rectal indomethacin vs. IV ketorolac cohorts using the NRS and FLACC Pain scale. Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability (FLACC) Pain scale for patients 0-5 years of age and patients unable to verbalize pain Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) Pain scale for patients 6 years old and above 1. Mild- 0 to 3 2. Moderate- 4 to 6 3. Severe- 7 to 10

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IV Ketorolac
n=76 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg) IV ketorolac: Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg)
Rectal Indomethacin
n=82 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg Rectal indomethacin: Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg
Pain Assessed by FLACC or NRS Scoring Post ERCP: Morning
27 Participants
28 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Population: There is a discrepancy in total participant number due to the fact that not all patients received lipase laps. Lipase was only measured with pain to monitor for possible pancreatitis.

Lipase (unit/L)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IV Ketorolac
n=36 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg) IV ketorolac: Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg)
Rectal Indomethacin
n=30 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg Rectal indomethacin: Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg
Laboratory Markers Associated With PEP ( Lipase)
204 unit/L
Interval 82.0 to 969.0
159 unit/L
Interval 49.0 to 458.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Population: There is a discrepancy in total participant number due to the fact that not all patients received amylase laps. Amylase was only measured with pain to monitor for possible pancreatitis.

Amylase value in unit/L

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IV Ketorolac
n=32 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg) IV ketorolac: Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg)
Rectal Indomethacin
n=26 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg Rectal indomethacin: Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg
Laboratory Markers Associated With PEP (Amylase)
143 unit/L
Interval 57.0 to 451.0
126 unit/L
Interval 61.0 to 265.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Below is the median length of stay for participants within the rectal indomethacin and IV ketorolac cohorts. The difference in participants analyzed is due to the fact that not all participants were admitted following the procedure.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IV Ketorolac
n=94 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg) IV ketorolac: Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg)
Rectal Indomethacin
n=93 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg Rectal indomethacin: Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg
Length of Stay
1 days
Interval 1.0 to 2.0
1 days
Interval 1.0 to 1.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Population: Below is the number of participants who developed mild, moderate, or severe pain in the rectal indomethacin and IV ketorolac cohorts. Zero patients developed severe pain.

Severity of AP will be classified as mild, moderately severe, or severe in accordance with the NASPGHAN Classification system. 1. Mild: "AP that is not associated with any organ failure, local or systemic complications, and usually resolves within the first week after presentation." 2. Moderately Severe: "AP with either the development of transient organ failure/dysfunction (lasting no \>48 hours) or development of local or systemic complications. Local complications would include development of (peri) or pancreatic complications including fluid collections or necrosis. Systemic complications would include exacerbation of previously diagnosed co-morbid disease (such as lung disease or kidney disease)." 3. Severe: "AP with development of organ dysfunction per International pediatric sepsis consensus conference (please see definition 9) that persists \>48 hours. Persistent organ failure may be single or multiple, and may develop beyond the first 48 hours of presentation."

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
IV Ketorolac
n=21 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg) IV ketorolac: Dosage based on subject's weight: 0.5 mg/kg (maximum: 15 mg)
Rectal Indomethacin
n=15 Participants
Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg Rectal indomethacin: Dosage based on subject's weight: \>=50 kg, 100 mg; 30-49 kg, 50 mg; 10-29 kg, 25 mg
Severity of Pancreatitis (Mild, Moderately Severe, Severe)
Mild
20 Participants
15 Participants
Severity of Pancreatitis (Mild, Moderately Severe, Severe)
Moderate
1 Participants
0 Participants
Severity of Pancreatitis (Mild, Moderately Severe, Severe)
Severe
0 Participants
0 Participants

Adverse Events

Rectal Indomethacin

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

IV Ketorolac

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. David Vitale

Cincinnati Children's

Phone: (513) 517-7040

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place