ESWL vs. Pancreatoscopy-guided Lithotripsy for Painful Chronic Calcific Pancreatitis

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the superiority of per-oral pancreatoscopy over extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in clearance of main pancreatic duct stones in patients with chronic pancreatitis. 

 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Subjects aged 18-89
2. Subjects with abdominal pain secondary to chronic calcific pancreatitis and main pancreatic duct stones found on cross-sectional imaging, EUS, or ERP with upstream PD dilation
3. Main PD stones in the head or body that are greater than 50% in size of the immediate downstream diameter of the pancreatic duct
4. Stones ≥ 5 mm in diameter or impacted in the main PD on cross-sectional imaging or EUS

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Subjects who have previously received PPL or ESWL for PD stones within 12 months of enrollment
2. Patients with PD stones isolated in the tail or side branches of the main duct
3. Pancreatic tail stones comprising more than one-third of the stone burden within the main PD, if multiple locations of stones are noted within the main PD
4. Nontraversable ansa loop with upstream stones
5. Inability to place a transpapillary pancreatic duct stent during ERP
6. Patients with prior pancreatic surgery or surgically altered gastroduodenal anatomy, such as Roux-en-Y surgery
7. Acquired pancreas divisum
8. Significant cardiopulmonary co-morbidities precluding general anesthesia
9. Patients with coagulation disorders that cannot be corrected to an INR below 2.0
10. Patients with ongoing alcohol abuse and/or illicit drug use, except products containing THC
11. Pregnancy
12. Patients in active treatment for malignancy other than non-melanoma skin cancer or papillary thyroid cancer

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 4/07/2025. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.
 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Samuel Han, M.D.

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

Taylor Hines

(507) 538-9959

Hines.Taylor@mayo.edu

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