RECURRENT ACUTE PANCREATITIS

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 attacks will receive either the drug or a placebo. Researchers will track side effects…

This study looks at whether increasing the dose of a stop-smoking medication or adding another drug helps people with pancreatitis quit smoking. All 45 participants start with the standard dose of varenicline. If they still smoke after 6 weeks, they are randomly assigned to a hig…

This pilot study is testing whether simvastatin, a widely used cholesterol medication, can improve quality of life for adults with recurrent acute or chronic pancreatitis. Researchers will enroll 90 participants to see if the drug is practical and well-tolerated, and whether it h…

This study is testing whether people with recurrent acute or chronic pancreatitis can safely drink a soy tomato juice every day. Researchers will check for side effects, measure inflammation in the blood, and ask participants how they feel. Everyone in the trial gets the same dri…

This study uses a special blood test to find mild to moderate pancreas problems in people with chronic or recurrent pancreatitis. Some participants will then receive either pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy or a placebo for 8 weeks to see if it improves their quality of life.…

This study collects blood, saliva, urine, or stool samples from up to 1,600 children with pancreatitis to look for genetic markers that might increase the risk of pancreatic cancer later in life. The goal is to better understand which children are at higher risk and why. Particip…