CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Dexamethasone on Common Bile Duct Cannulation Time

Pakistan80 participantsStarted 2023-08-01

Plain-language summary

The main aim of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of dexamethasone on common bile duct cannulation time during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in patients with biliary pathologies. The study will also study the effects of dexamethasone on total procedure time and total fluoroscopy time during ERCP. Participants will be divided into two groups, treatment group and placebo group. Patients in treatment group will receive dexamethasone and those in placebo group will be given normal saline before undergoing ERCP. The results in both groups will be compared to determine the effects of dexamethasone.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age: 18 years or above * Both genders, male and female patients Exclusion Criteria: * Age younger than 18 years or below * Pregnant females * Pre existing stent in CBD or pancreatic duct * Previous history of ERCP * Patients with billroth II surgery * Anatomical abnormalities * Lack of competence in patients * Roux en Y gastric bypass * Patients with contra indications for steroids like DM

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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?

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What they're measuring

Shortening of CBD cannulation time

Timeframe: CBD cannulation time will be calculated from the start of the procedure (0 minutes) till complete CBD cannulation has been achieved through catheter and confirmed by fluoroscopy or procedure abandoned if unsuccessful cannulation by 30 minutes.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05945797

SponsorGujranwala medical college District Headquarters Hospital, Gujranwala

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-04-12

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