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Recruiting Phase 4 NCT03547232

NCT03547232 Rectal Indomethacin as Early Treatment for Acute Pancreatitis (INDOMAP Trial)

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NCT ID NCT03547232
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 4
Sponsor Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Condition Acute Pancreatitis
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 1,504 participants
Start Date 2024-12-01
Primary Completion 2028-06-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 80 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Indomethacin SRPlacebos

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 4 studies follow an already-approved treatment in real-world conditions to monitor long-term safety and effectiveness.

This trial targets 1,504 participants in total. It began in 2024-12-01 with a primary completion date of 2028-06-01.

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Brief Summary

Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammatory condition of the pancreas following the activated pancreatic enzymes induced by varied causes, with or without other organ(s) dysfunction. The production and release of inflammatory factors is generally considered as the key factor of pathogenesis. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the most commonly applied agents for inflammatory diseases. A series studies have proved that indomethacin can reduce the risk of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), but high-quality evidence is still lacking in the field of effectiveness of NSAIDs to treat, rather than prevent, other types of AP. Majority of animal experiments showed that NSAIDs had protective effects for organ functions, but the results of several preliminary clinical studies were inconsistent. Randomized controlled trials are eagerly awaited to elucidate its effects on AP.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * All patients ages 18-80 years with a diagnosis of AP based on at least 2 of the following criteria: * Abdominal pain characteristic of AP * Serum amylase and/or lipase ≥ 3 times the upper limit of normal * Characteristic findings of AP on abdominal CT scan will be screened for study enrollment. Exclusion Criteria: * Onset time \>24 hours * Presence of renal dysfunction (serum creatinine \> 1.5 \*normal upper limit) * Severe liver dysfunction * Active peptic ulcer disease or GI bleeding * Pregnancy or breast-feeding * Hypersensitivity to NSAIDs * New-onset, exacerbation or uncontrolled hypertension * Presence of serious cardiovascular events, including severe heart failure, myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke * Mental disability * Malignancy-associated acute pancreatitis * Post-ERCP pancreatitis * Informed consent not signed

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Dong Wu, M.D.

✉ dongwu@pumc.edu.cn

📞 8618612671010

Principal Investigator

Dong Wu, M.D.

STUDY CHAIR

Peking Union Medical College Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03547232 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 80 Years, studying Acute Pancreatitis. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT03547232 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 4 studies are conducted after a treatment has been approved. They monitor long-term safety and real-world effectiveness in a broader patient population.

Is NCT03547232 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03547232 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at dongwu@pumc.edu.cn for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03547232 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Beijing, China, Beijing, China, Beijing, China, Guiyang, China and 11 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03547232 clinical trial?

NCT03547232 is sponsored by Peking Union Medical College Hospital. The principal investigator is Dong Wu, M.D. at Peking Union Medical College Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 1,504 participants.

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