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

NCT06860984 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: PHASE3 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 44

Last updated 2025-11-18

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Summary

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP (, a key tool that is used in diagnosis and treatment of pancreato-biliary diseases. Post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) is the most common and serious complication that can occur following this procedure and can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. A variety of patient-related and procedure-related factors have been associated with higher rates of PEP.

Conditions

  • Biliary Disease

Interventions

DRUG

Duloxetine

Duloxetine, a non-opioid neuromodulator, has been widely used to manage neuropathic pain. It possesses dual central and peripheral analgesic properties

OTHER

Placebo capsule

Placebo will have the same look and appearance of active comparator

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Tanta University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-03-10
Primary Completion
2026-06-20
Completion
2026-07-10

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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