Pancreatic Endotherapy for Refractory Chronic Pancreatitis
United States14 participantsStarted 2020-10-09
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) only versus EUS + endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with pancreatic endotherapy reduces pain in the treatment of chronic pancreatitis with pancreatic duct obstruction.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria
* Age ≥ 18 years
* Main pancreatic duct obstruction, defined by the presence of one or both of the following features:
* Main pancreatic duct calcification with upstream main duct dilation ≥6mm.
* Main pancreatic duct stricture, defined by the presence of main pancreatic duct narrowing with upstream main duct dilation ≥6mm.
* Baseline average abdominal pain score ≥4 during the run-in period, based on Ecological Momentary Assessment 11-point Numeric Rating Scale
* Ability to provide written, informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
* Symptoms attributable to a pancreatic pseudocyst or walled off necrosis
* Clinical suspicion of pancreatobiliary malignancy\*
* Low probability of follow-up to complete study objectives
* Pregnancy or incarceration
* Medical comorbidities that contraindicate the performance of ERCP
* Previous pancreatic endotherapy
* Current Opioid Misuse Measure score ≥9
* Does not have access to a mobile phone \* Pancreatobiliary malignancy
What they're measuring
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Percent Change in Average Daily Pain Score on the Numeric Rating Scale