Pancreatitis

This trial tests whether proglumide, an older drug that blocks a specific receptor, can safely reduce pain and slow or reverse the scarring seen in chronic pancreatitis. The study includes adults with confirmed chronic pancreatitis and compares proglumide against a placebo over 1…

This study was designed to compare two ways to treat walled-off necrosis (a pocket of dead tissue) caused by severe pancreatitis. One method uses a scope through the mouth to clean out the pocket, the other uses surgery through the stomach. The goal was to see which approach work…

This study follows 433 people with chronic pancreatitis who undergo a surgery called TPIAT, where the entire pancreas is removed to stop pain and the patient's own insulin-producing islet cells are infused back to lower diabetes risk. Researchers track pain relief, quality of lif…

This study looks at whether measuring certain substances in bile and blood can more accurately diagnose cancer in people with bile duct blockages. Researchers will compare these new tests with standard methods in 500 adults undergoing a procedure called ERCP. The goal is to find …

This trial tests whether tocilizumab, an anti-inflammatory drug used for arthritis, can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with chronic pancreatitis. Participants receive either tocilizumab or a placebo every four weeks for 24 weeks. The study measures changes in p…

This early-phase trial tests whether paricalcitol, a vitamin D analog, can improve quality of life in adults with chronic pancreatitis. Researchers will enroll 24 participants to take either the drug or a placebo for 12 months. The main goal is to see if the study is feasible and…

This study tests whether increasing the dose of varenicline or adding bupropion helps people with recurrent acute or chronic pancreatitis quit smoking. All 45 participants start with standard varenicline; those still smoking after 6 weeks are randomly assigned to a higher dose, a…

This early-phase trial tests whether adding lacosamide, a drug normally used for seizures, can safely help people with chronic pancreatitis who still have abdominal pain despite taking opioids. The study involves 21 adults who will take lacosamide for 7 days alongside their usual…

This study tests whether RELiZORB, a cartridge containing fat-digesting enzymes, can help adults with moderate to severe acute pancreatitis tolerate tube feeding better. Fifteen participants in the ICU will receive the device and be monitored for how much nutrition they can take …

This study looks at whether a procedure called pancreatic endotherapy (using a thin tube through the mouth to treat the pancreas) can improve quality of life and reduce pain in 32 adults with chronic pancreatitis. Participants will fill out pain diaries and quality-of-life survey…

This large study follows thousands of people with chronic pancreatitis over many years to understand how the disease naturally progresses. Researchers are tracking complications such as diabetes, pancreatic cancer, and bile duct blockages. The goal is to identify risk factors tha…

This study compares two types of guide wires (short vs long) used during a procedure called ERCP, which helps doctors examine the bile and pancreatic ducts. The goal is to see which wire allows faster and safer cannulation (insertion of a tube) and whether either reduces the risk…

This study collects health information and test results from 317 people at high risk for pancreatic cancer, including those with cysts, genetic syndromes, or other risk factors. Researchers aim to build a database to find better ways to detect the disease early or prevent it. No …

This study looks at whether a standard set of guidelines, called the Methodist Acute Pancreatitis Protocol (MAPP), improves care for people with acute pancreatitis. Researchers will compare outcomes like hospital stay length and discharge status before and after the protocol was …

This study is testing whether MRI scans can help predict pancreas health and complications like diabetes in children and young adults aged 5 to 21. Researchers will compare MRI images with standard tests like endoscopic pancreas function tests and blood work. The goal is to see i…

This registry collects information from 2000 people who have had pancreatic surgery for benign or malignant tumors. Researchers track complications and long-term results to understand what works best. The goal is to improve quality of care and support future research.

This observational study plans to enroll 120,000 people with various chronic diseases like pancreatitis, diabetes, and arthritis. Researchers will collect blood samples and health data to study how genetics and lifestyle affect disease progression. The goal is to find common dise…

This observational study looks at how well antibiotics given through a vein reach infected fluid collections in the pancreas of people with acute pancreatitis. About 40 adults who are already scheduled for drainage of these collections will provide a small fluid sample and a bloo…