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Pancreatic DiseasePhase 4NCT05832047

Aggressive Hydration With Lactated Ringer's Solution Versus Plasma Solution for the Prevention of Post ERCP Pancreatitis

A Phase 4 study testing Plasma solution (4-hour aggressive hydration), Lactated Ringer solution (4-hour aggressive hydration) and 8-hour aggressive hydration in people with Pancreatic Disease, run by Do Hyun Park at 3 sites in South Korea.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

In the existing Aggressive hydration comparison study related to the prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP), research bias may occur due to the lack of blinding between fluids, so in this study, the investigators will conduct a multicenter randomized comparative study in which the comparative fluids are… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Pancreatic Disease
What is being tested?
Plasma solution (4-hour aggressive hydration), Lactated Ringer solution (4-hour aggressive hydration) and 8-hour aggressive hydration
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
844 participants
Where
3 sitesSouth Korea
Study dates
19 Jun 2023to 20 Jan 2025
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Among patients with naive major duodenal papilla in patients, we will include those who are at average-to-high risk of PEP (if one or more of the following criteria) after ERCP and agree to enroll in this clinical trial.
  • 40 years of age or younger
  • (Suspected) Sphincter of oddi dysfunction
  • The normal level of serum total bilirubin
  • History of recurrent pancreatitis
  • Require injection of a contrast agent into the pancreatic duct
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  • Require endoscopic biliary or pancreatic sphincterotomy
  • Require precut sphincterotomy
  • Require endoscopic papillary balloon dilation
  • Planned endoscopic papillectomy
  • Diagnosed with periampullary tumor and planned for insertion of a self-expanding metal stent

Who cannot join

  • Subjects are excluded if they meet any of the following items.
  • Not consented to study participation
  • 18 years of age or younger
  • Severe comorbidities (e.g., end-stage kidney disease, end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypoglycemic dysregulation, decompensated cirrhosis)
  • Sepsis (defined as meeting two or more of the following items):
  • Body temperature >38.3ºC or <36ºC
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  • Heart rate >90 beats/min
  • Tachypnea (respiratory rate > 20 breaths/min)
  • Leukocytosis (WBC>12,000/uL) or leukopenia (WBC<4000/uL)
  • Acute pancreatitis
  • Chronic pancreatitis
  • Heart failure (NYHA class 2 or higher)
  • Clinical signs of fluid overload
  • Hypernatremia (>150 mEq/L) or hyponatremia (<130 mEq/L)
  • History of endoscopic sphincterotomy
  • History of endoscopic papillary (balloon) dilation
  • Hypercalcemia or alkalemia
  • Scheduled for regular endoscopic biliary stent change
  • Patients with pancreatic head tumors and a presumed low risk for pancreatitis
  • Lack of access to the major duodenal papilla due to surgically altered anatomy

Trial locations and contacts

3 sites in 1 country.

South Korea3 sites
  • Asan Medical Center

    Seoul

  • Samsung Seoul Hopital

    Seoul

  • Seoul National University Hospital

    Seoul

Other trials in South Korea

About this study

Official title: Aggressive Hydration With Lactated Ringer's Solution Versus Plasma Solution for the Prevention of Post ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) Pancreatitis : Multicenter, Double Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial

In the existing Aggressive hydration comparison study related to the prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP), research bias may occur due to the lack of blinding between fluids, so in this study, the investigators will conduct a multicenter randomized comparative study in which the comparative fluids are double-blinded to observe differences between fluids in the preventive effect of pancreatitis that occurs after ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography).

A total of 844 patients scheduled for ERCP will be enrolled in this clinical trial and randomly assigned to the lactated Ringer's solution or to the Plasma solution in a 1:1 ratio. Eligible patients will receive study drug or control drug for up to 24 hours before and after ERCP implementation.

In previous comparative studies related to PEP prevention, research bias may have been introduced because of insufficient blinding of the treatment strategies, as well as instances where the evaluating investigator did not perform blinding. We are therefore conducting a multicenter, randomized comparative study double-blinded as to the two types of fluid (lactated Ringer's solution or plasma solution), and in which the endoscopists, outcome assessors and patients are blinded to the randomization allocation.

Read the detailed description

Post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP), which occurs in 2% to 15% of all patients undergoing ERCP and is treated conservatively with fasting and sufficient fluid supply according to the standards of care for general acute pancreatitis, and most patients improve within a few days without major complications. However, high-risk patients are more susceptible to PEP with incidence rates between 15% and 42%, and severe pancreatitis can develop in 11.4% of PEP cases with a 3% mortality rate. Therefore, there are significant unmet needs for PEP patients.

In this trial, all patients will receive aggressive hydration involving fluids that are commercially available and widely administered. The trial aims to minimize potential risks and has established routine safety monitoring to protect the participants.

In real practice, it is crucial to consider not just the type of fluid utilized, but also the most effective fluid volume for preventing PEP, along with the optimal timing for administering the fluid. Given that a significant number of ERCPs are performed in outpatient settings in the USA and other countries, the current protocol allowing outpatients to occupy recovery areas for extended periods, such as 8 hours post-ERCP, seems challenging to implement in real clinical practice. These considerations highlight the necessity for a re-evaluation of existing guidelines. Therefore, the present reassessment aims, not only to optimize efficiency and patient flow in medical settings but also to evaluate the effectiveness of the protocol in preventing PEP considering practical duration of intravenous fluid infusion, such as 4 hours postprocedure.

Being tested
Plasma solution (4-hour aggressive hydration), Lactated Ringer solution (4-hour aggressive hydration), 8-hour aggressive hydration
Keywords
ERCP, Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, Pancreatitis
Medical subject headings
Pancreatic Diseases, Pancreatitis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Plasma solution (4-hour aggressive hydration)Drug

    Also called Plasma solution-A Inj.

    Aggressive hydration : 10 mL/kg injection within 30~90min before procedure, 3 mL/kg/hr fluid injection during procedure, 10 mL/kg injection within 30~60min after procedure, fluid, injection at 3 mL/kg/hr for 4 hours.

  • Lactated Ringer solution (4-hour aggressive hydration)Drug

    Also called Hartmann Solution inno.N

    Aggressive hydration : 10 mL/kg injection within 30~90min before procedure, 3 mL/kg/hr fluid injection during procedure, 10 mL/kg injection within 30~60min after procedure, fluid, injection at 3 mL/kg/hr for 4 hours.

  • 8-hour aggressive hydrationDrug

    Also called 8-h AH

    If patients experienced postprocedural abdominal pain Numerical Rating Scale (NRS score>3) or a worsening of abdominal pain compared with the pain before ERCP, the administration of study fluid continues until 8 hours (3 mL/kg/hr ) regardless of the results of serum amylase/lipase within 4 hours after ERCP because serum amylase/lipase within 4 hours after ERCP may have a result approximately 1-2 hours (5 hours-6 hours after ERCP) after blood sampling

Study groups in NCT05832047
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Plasma solutionExperimentalPlasma solution (HK inno.N Corp., Seoul, Republic of Korea) is a balanced crystalloid solution that contains the same ingredients as Plasma-Lyte A (Baxter International, Deer field, Ill) . Preprocedure hydration begins 30-90 min before ERCP with an infusion rate of 10 mL/kg. All the ERCP procedures are performed under sedation with balanced propofol sedation (incremental dose of propofol in combination with fixed doses of fentanyl and midazolam), without general anaesthesia. The infusion rate during ERCP and 30-60 min after ERCP is 3 mL/kg/hour and 10 mL/kg, respectively (in the case of a 10 mL/kg injection after the procedure, the injection should be stopped at the point where it is necessary to move from the endoscopy room to the ward after the procedure, and the injection rate can be changed to 3 mL/kg/hour).
Receives: Drug: Plasma solution (4-hour aggressive hydration); Drug: 8-hour aggressive hydration
Lactated Ringer's solutionActive comparatorPreprocedure hydration begins 30-90 min before ERCP with an infusion rate of 10 mL/kg. All the ERCP procedures are performed under sedation with balanced propofol sedation (incremental dose of propofol in combination with fixed doses of fentanyl and midazolam), without general anaesthesia. The infusion rate during ERCP and 30-60 min after ERCP is 3 mL/kg/hour and 10 mL/kg, respectively (in the case of a 10 mL/kg injection after the procedure, the injection should be stopped at the point where it is necessary to move from the endoscopy room to the ward after the procedure, and the injection rate can be changed to 3 mL/kg/hour).
Receives: Drug: Lactated Ringer solution (4-hour aggressive hydration); Drug: 8-hour aggressive hydration

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Occurrence of pancreatitis after ERCP

    The new onset or worsening of pain in the upper abdomen, accompanied by an elevation of pancreatic enzymes to at least three times the upper normal level within 24 hours after the procedure, requiring hospitalization for a minimum of two nights.

    Measured: the next morning or within 24 hours after ERCP

Secondary outcomes (5)
  1. Occurrence of pancreatitis after ERCP at 4 hours after ERCP

    The new onset or worsening of pain in the upper abdomen and the level of pancreatic enzymes is elevated>3 times the upper limit of normal level after 4 hours after ERCP

    Measured: 4 hours after ERCP

  2. Number of Participants with Clinical signs of fluid overload

    Clinical signs of fluid overload, for example, peripheral edema, pulmonary rales, increased jugular venous pressure, hepatojugular reflux, or both wll be monitored by investigator. If these signs are observed, hemodynamic testing or imaging studies will be done to investigate the evidence of pulmonary oedema, peripheral oedema, cardiac insufficiency and hypernatraemia.

    Measured: 4 hours and, and the next morning or within 24 hours after ERCP

  3. Number of Participants with Asymptomatic Hyperamylasemia

    Elevated level of serum amylase without upper abdominal pain

    Measured: 4 hours and, the next morning or within 24 hours after ERCP

  4. Occurrence or aggravation of upper abdominal pain

    Occurrence or aggravation of upper abdominal pain

    Measured: 4 hours and, the next morning or within 24 hours after ERCP

  5. Days of ERCP-related hospital stay

    Time for upper abdominal pain to disappear after the date of ERCP

    Measured: Time for upper abdominal pain to disappear after the date of ERCP - up to 20 days

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted27 Apr 2023
  2. Study start19 Jun 2023
  3. Primary completion25 Jul 2024
  4. Study completion20 Jan 2025

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
844 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05832047
Sponsor's protocol ID
DHP_ALPS study
Status last verified
Feb 2025
First submitted
3 Apr 2023
Last updated
6 Feb 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Paik WH, Huh G, Choi YH, Choi JH, Cho IR, Lee SH, Ryu JK, Kim HJ, Lee T, Park CH, Lee Y, Cho SH, Seo DW, Lee KH, Lee KT, Lee JK, Jang S, Vargo J, Edmundowicz S, Park JK, Park DH. Acetate- Versus Lactate-Buffered Crystalloids for Prevention of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis in Patients Without Access to Rectal NSAIDs: A Multicentre Double-Blind Randomized Trial. United European Gastroenterol J. 2026 Sep;14(7):e70281. doi: 10.1002/ueg2.70281.

    PubMed 42640715
  • Cho IR, Choi JH, Park JK, Huh G, Lee SH, Paik WH, Park DH. Aggressive hydration with lactated Ringer's solution versus plasma solution for the prevention of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis (ALPS study): protocol for a multicentre, double-blind, randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open. 2024 Jul 1;14(7):e084052. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-084052.

    PubMed 38955368

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Plasma solution (4-hour aggressive hydration), Lactated Ringer solution (4-hour aggressive hydration) and 8-hour aggressive hydration in people with Pancreatic Disease, run by Do Hyun Park at 3 sites in South Korea.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 11 inclusion and 20 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Feb 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 3 sites in South Korea. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Occurrence of pancreatitis after ERCP (time frame: the next morning or within 24 hours after ERCP). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05832047, which also lists 2 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Feb 2025.

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