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Comparison of Efficacy of ESWL and Laser Lithotripsy in Chronic Pancreatitis With ERCP

China80 participantsStarted 2022-09

Plain-language summary

This study will compare the efficacy of ESWL and Laser Lithotripsy in the treatment of pancreatic duct stones with ERCP.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * symptomatic adult patients diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic duct stones; * at least one stone (\>5 mm in diameter) located in the pancreatic duct of the head/body of the pancreas; * dilation of the proximal pancreatic duct. Exclusion Criteria: * history of ERCP or ESWL treatment; * suspected to have malignant tumors; * history of pancreatic surgery or gastrojejunostomy (Billroth II); * pancreatic pseudocyst with a diameter \>4cm; * bile duct stricture secondary to cholangitis or chronic pancreatitis; * acute pancreatitis exacerbation or acute exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis (including biliary pancreatitis); * coagulation dysfunction (INR≥1.5 or platelet count≤50×10\^9/L); * pregnant or breastfeeding women; * patients who refused to participate in the study.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

technical success rates

Timeframe: during ERCP procedure

clearance rates of pancreatic duct stones

Timeframe: during ERCP procedure

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05326542

SponsorChanghai Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-10

Contact for this trial

Liang-hao Hu, MD

+86-13817593520 ianghao-hu@smmu.edu.cn

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Pancreatitis, Chronic trials

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.