Effects of Dexamethasone on Common Bile Duct Cannulation Time
Status:
Recruiting
Trial end date:
2023-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
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.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Gujranwala medical college District Headquarters Hospital, Gujranwala