Early Treatment With Dexamethasone in Mild Acute Pancreatitis

Patients With Acute Pancreatitis Clinical Trial

Official title: Intravenous Dexamethasone for the Early Treatment of Mild Acute Pancreatitis: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo Controlled Trial

Status Withdrawn

Clinical Trial Summary

This pilot trial will evaluate the following in patients with acute pancreatitis:

1. Safety profile of early treatment with intravenous dexamethasone

2. Impact of dexamethasone on systemic inflammation in patients with acute pancreatitis

3. Provide preliminary data on potential impact of early treatment with steroids on clinical outcomes

Clinical Trial Description

n/a

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Pancreatitis
• Patients With Acute Pancreatitis

• NCT number: NCT01247961
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Brigham and Women's Hospital
• Status: Withdrawn
• Phase: Phase 2
• Start date: November 2010
• Completion date: June 2011