Recurrent acute pancreatitis

This study tests a device called RELiZORB that adds digestive enzymes directly to liquid food given through a feeding tube. It is for people who have trouble digesting food after pancreatitis. The goal is to see if it improves symptoms and quality of life. About 60 adults will ta…

This study tests two diabetes medications, pioglitazone and empagliflozin, to see which one better controls blood sugar in people whose diabetes is caused by chronic or recurrent acute pancreatitis. About 40 adults aged 18-80 with this type of diabetes will take one of the drugs,…

This study tests a drug called pirfenidone, currently used for lung disease, to see if it can safely reduce repeat attacks of pancreatitis. About 60 adults who have had two or more pancreatitis episodes will receive either the drug or a placebo. The goal is to lower the number an…

This study tests a new blood test (Malabsorption Blood Test, or MBT) to find mild-to-moderate pancreatic insufficiency in people with chronic or recurrent acute pancreatitis. A small group of participants who respond to pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) will then be ra…

This study tests whether a computer alert can help doctors remember to prescribe blood-thinning medicine for high-risk patients after they leave the hospital. Blood clots are a serious risk for some hospitalized patients, even after discharge. The trial will include 400 adults ag…

This study is testing whether people with recurrent acute or chronic pancreatitis can safely drink a soy tomato juice beverage every day. Researchers will check for side effects, measure inflammation in the blood, and ask participants how they feel. The goal is to see if the drin…

This pilot study tests whether simvastatin, a common cholesterol medication, can improve quality of life in adults with recurrent acute or chronic pancreatitis. Researchers will enroll 90 participants to check if the drug is feasible and acceptable. The goal is to see if it helps…

This study tests an internet-delivered pain self-management program for adults with chronic pancreatitis who suffer from severe abdominal pain. The program uses psychological techniques to help reduce pain's impact on daily life and improve quality of life. Researchers aim to enr…

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 study at the National Institutes of Health is looking at 1,000 adults with known or suspected hormone gland (endocrine) disorders. The goal is to better understand these conditions and help train doctors. Participants may receive tests, treatments, or surgery as part of thei…

This study enrolls up to 15,000 children with known or suspected endocrine or metabolic disorders, along with their family members. Researchers will collect medical records, blood, saliva, and other samples to identify genetic changes linked to these conditions. The goal is to be…

This study aims to collect medical data and biological samples (blood, urine, stool, and tissue) from up to 4,000 adults with known or suspected gastrointestinal diseases. Participants receive standard medical care at the NIH, and any extra samples or leftover tissue from procedu…

This study reviews medical records of 500 adults treated for benign or malignant pancreatic diseases since 2005. The goal is to understand how well different treatments worked over time. No new treatments are given—just careful analysis of past cases.

This study enrolls adults with known or suspected endocrine (hormone gland) disorders, such as diabetes or thyroid disease, to help researchers learn more about these conditions. Participants will undergo medical exams, blood and imaging tests, and possibly genetic testing. The m…

This study is testing a tool called B-COMPASS that uses a 22-question survey to predict whether people will follow their prescribed treatments. Researchers will enroll 3100 adults with cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, nerve, cancer, or rare diseases across Europe. The goal is t…

This study gathers blood, saliva, urine, and stool from up to 1,600 children with recurrent or chronic pancreatitis. Researchers look for genetic markers that might increase the risk of pancreatic cancer later in life. No treatment is given—the goal is simply to learn more about …

This study tracks 1,000 patients undergoing major liver, pancreas, or bile duct surgery to see if the time it takes for their albumin levels to return to normal can predict complications and length of hospital stay. Albumin is a protein that drops after surgery due to inflammatio…