Early Treatment With Dexamethasone in Mild Acute Pancreatitis

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

Timeline

Start

2010-11

Primary completion

2011-06

Completion

2011-06

Outcome

Outcome not reported

Stopped: “Investigator left institution”

Drugs

Indications