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New treatment option for Acute Pancreatitis
Official title Timing of CHolecystectomy In Severe PAncreatitis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06113419
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to compare outcomes for interval or early laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients with moderately severe and severe pancreatitis. The main question(s) it aims to answer are: To establish whether there is a difference in surgical outcomes comparing patients diagnosed with severe or moderately severe pancreatitis on which early cholecystectomy was performed versus performing interval cholecystectomy.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥18 years, diagnosis of pancreatitis according to Atlanta guidelines, moderately severe or severe pancreatitis (APACHE score ≥8 on admittance)
- Biliary pancreatitis diagnosed on imaging (be it ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and/or tomography)
- Recovery of pancreatitis by tolerance of oral intake (defined as 24 hours of food consumption of any consistency without emetic episodes and pain...
You likely can't join if
- Pregnancy
- History of cholecystectomy
- Planned open cholecystectomy
- Pancreatitis-associated complication before laparoscopic cholecystectomy (compartment syndrome, bleeding and/or need for peripancreatic collection...
- Chronic pancreatitis,
- More than one episode of pancreatitis
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age ≥18 years, diagnosis of pancreatitis according to Atlanta guidelines, moderately severe or severe pancreatitis (APACHE score ≥8 on admittance)
- Biliary pancreatitis diagnosed on imaging (be it ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and/or tomography)
- Recovery of pancreatitis by tolerance of oral intake (defined as 24 hours of food consumption of any consistency without emetic episodes and pain defined as 4/10 on the visual analogue score of pain) and written...
- Pregnancy
- History of cholecystectomy
- Planned open cholecystectomy
- Pancreatitis-associated complication before laparoscopic cholecystectomy (compartment syndrome, bleeding and/or need for peripancreatic collection drainage)
- Chronic pancreatitis,
- More than one episode of pancreatitis
- Active malignant disease
- Septic shock
- Choledocholithiasis not resolved by ERCP, post-ERCP perforation and post-ERCP concomitant pancreatitis.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Bogota, Cundinamarca, Colombia
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Bogota, Cundinamarca, Colombia. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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