Rectal Indomethacin and Oral Tacrolimus Versus Combination to Prevent Post-ERCP Pancreatitis (NCT05252754)
A Randomized Trial Comparing Rectal Indomethacin Alone Versus a Combination of Rectal Indomethacin and Oral Tacrolimus for Post-ERCP Pancreatitis Prophylaxis
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This research is being done to see if using oral tacrolimus before endoscopy, can prevent pancreatitis that may occur after ERCP (a type of gastrointestinal endoscopy).
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital — Baltimore, Maryland
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (5 Sites)
- Johns Hopkins Hospital — Baltimore, Maryland
- Asian Institute of Gastroenterology — Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
- Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, — Kolkata, West Bengal
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research — Chandigarh,
- Singapore General Hospital — Singapore,
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (410) 614-6708
Email: vakshin1@jhmi.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.