Chronic pancreatitis

This trial compares fungal-based pancreatic enzymes to standard pig-derived enzymes in people with chronic pancreatitis and digestive insufficiency. Participants take either the fungal or porcine enzyme for 12 weeks to see if the fungal version works just as well. The goal is to …

This phase 2 trial is testing whether pirfenidone, a drug already used for lung scarring, can help people with chronic pancreatitis—a long-term inflammation of the pancreas that causes severe pain. The study will enroll 60 adults with chronic pancreatitis and moderate-to-severe p…

This early-phase study tests a surgery that removes the entire pancreas and then transplants the patient's own insulin-making cells into the liver. The goal is to treat chronic pancreatitis and benign tumors while reducing the risk of diabetes. The study includes 12 adults with a…

This study tests whether semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) can prevent repeat episodes of acute pancreatitis caused by very high triglycerides. About 396 adults who recently had such an attack will receive either semaglutide injections or a placebo for 18 months, alongside standard ca…

Researchers are testing whether intermittent fasting improves quality of life for adults with acute or chronic pancreatitis. Participants follow a daily 16-hour fast or receive standard calorie guidance. The study measures pancreas-related quality of life, pain, opioid use, weigh…

Researchers at Mayo Clinic are running a pilot study to see whether clearing a blocked pancreatic duct improves how the pancreas makes insulin in people with chronic pancreatitis. Participants are adults with minimally symptomatic chronic pancreatitis and a duct blockage. The stu…

This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset at home can help adults with chronic pancreatitis manage their pain. Twenty participants will use either a gut-directed VR therapy or a distraction-based VR for 8 weeks. The main goal is to see if people can stick with the …

This study tests whether a specially designed, better-tasting liquid diet can be used for two weeks by adults with chronic pancreatitis who have bothersome stomach symptoms. The diet is an easy-to-absorb formula that replaces all food for 14 days. Researchers want to see if peopl…

This observational study will follow 1,500 adults with chronic pancreatitis for several years, collecting health data and biological samples like blood, stool, and bile. The goal is to track how the disease changes over time, especially in those undergoing ERCP treatment, and to …

This observational study is investigating whether certain blood markers and gut microorganisms can help identify people with chronic pancreatitis who are at higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Researchers will compare healthy individuals, those with chronic pancreatitis,…

The EXPAND study is a research project that will enroll 440 adults with and without pancreatic conditions to understand why type 2 diabetes varies so much from person to person. Researchers will collect data on metabolism, genetics, and pancreas health to identify distinct diabet…

This study looks at why some patients develop blood clots after pancreatic surgery that also involves removing a piece of a major vein. Researchers will collect information from over 1,000 patients across many hospitals to see how surgical techniques and blood-thinning medication…

This study will follow 800 people, including those with chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, and healthy volunteers, to learn why some pancreatitis patients later get pancreatic cancer. Participants give blood samples and health info; some may also provide tissue samples. Res…

This study will check 100 adults with chronic pancreatitis or who had part of their pancreas removed. Even though they take enzyme pills, they still have stomach pain, bloating, or diarrhea. Researchers will use breath tests to see if a condition called SIBO (too much bacteria in…