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
COMPLETED
PHASE4
192 participants
2 weeks
2026-03-12
Participant Flow
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
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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)
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Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
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0
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0
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Overall Study
COMPLETED
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96
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96
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Overall Study
STARTED
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96
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96
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Reasons for withdrawal
Withdrawal data not reported
Baseline Characteristics
Rectal Indomethacin vs Intravenous Ketorolac
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
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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)
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Total
n=192 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
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Age, Continuous
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12.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.8 • n=9 Participants
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13.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.1 • n=9 Participants
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12.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.95 • n=18 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Female
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47 Participants
n=9 Participants
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51 Participants
n=9 Participants
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98 Participants
n=18 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Male
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49 Participants
n=9 Participants
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45 Participants
n=9 Participants
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94 Participants
n=18 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race · White/Caucasian
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88 Participants
n=9 Participants
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94 Participants
n=9 Participants
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182 Participants
n=18 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race · Black/African American
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6 Participants
n=9 Participants
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2 Participants
n=9 Participants
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8 Participants
n=18 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race · Other
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2 Participants
n=9 Participants
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0 Participants
n=9 Participants
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2 Participants
n=18 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 2 weeksBelow 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
| 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)
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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
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Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
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21 Participants
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15 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 2 weeks86 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
| 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)
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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
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Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Pancreatic Duct Injections
Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
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19 Participants
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14 Participants
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Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Pancreatic Duct Injections
No Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
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64 Participants
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72 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 2 weeks36 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
| 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)
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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
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Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Native Papilla
Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
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15 Participants
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11 Participants
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Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Native Papilla
No Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
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18 Participants
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25 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 2 weeks25 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
| 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)
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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
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Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Pancreatic Sphincterotomy
Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
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13 Participants
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9 Participants
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Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Pancreatic Sphincterotomy
No Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
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6 Participants
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16 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 2 weeksPopulation: 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
| 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)
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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
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Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Opti-Ray Amount
No Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
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3.8 mL
Interval 2.5 to 6.5
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4 mL
Interval 2.5 to 6.0
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Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Opti-Ray Amount
Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
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7 mL
Interval 5.0 to 10.0
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7.5 mL
Interval 5.5 to 16.5
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 2 weeks51 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
| 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)
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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
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Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Therapeutic Pancreatic Duct Stent Placed
Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
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8 Participants
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5 Participants
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Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Therapeutic Pancreatic Duct Stent Placed
No Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
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45 Participants
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46 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: 2 weeks11 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
| 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)
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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
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Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Prophylactic Pancreatic Duct Stent Placed
Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
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7 Participants
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5 Participants
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Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: Prophylactic Pancreatic Duct Stent Placed
No Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
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4 Participants
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6 Participants
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 2 weeksPopulation: 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
| 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
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|---|---|---|
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Pain Assessed by FLACC or NRS Scoring Post ERCP: PACU
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8 Participants
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9 Participants
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 2 weeksPopulation: 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
| 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)
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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
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|---|---|---|
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Pain Assessed by FLACC or NRS Scoring Post ERCP: Evening
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23 Participants
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22 Participants
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 2 weeksPopulation: 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
| 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
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Pain Assessed by FLACC or NRS Scoring Post ERCP: Morning
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27 Participants
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28 Participants
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 2 weeksPopulation: 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
| 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)
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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
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|---|---|---|
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Laboratory Markers Associated With PEP ( Lipase)
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204 unit/L
Interval 82.0 to 969.0
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159 unit/L
Interval 49.0 to 458.0
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 2 weeksPopulation: 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
| 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
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|---|---|---|
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Laboratory Markers Associated With PEP (Amylase)
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143 unit/L
Interval 57.0 to 451.0
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126 unit/L
Interval 61.0 to 265.0
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 2 weeksBelow 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
| 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
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|---|---|---|
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Length of Stay
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1 days
Interval 1.0 to 2.0
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1 days
Interval 1.0 to 1.0
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 2 weeksPopulation: 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
| 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
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Severity of Pancreatitis (Mild, Moderately Severe, Severe)
Mild
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20 Participants
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15 Participants
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Severity of Pancreatitis (Mild, Moderately Severe, Severe)
Moderate
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1 Participants
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0 Participants
|
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Severity of Pancreatitis (Mild, Moderately Severe, Severe)
Severe
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0 Participants
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0 Participants
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Adverse Events
Rectal Indomethacin
IV Ketorolac
Serious adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Other adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Additional Information
Results disclosure agreements
- Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
- Publication restrictions are in place