Brain scans reveal hidden pain pathways in chronic pancreatitis

NCT ID NCT07707609

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, India Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates why pain from chronic pancreatitis persists even after treating the pancreas. Researchers will use brain scans and psychological tests to see if the brain itself becomes sensitized to pain. By comparing patients with painful chronic pancreatitis to those without pain and to healthy volunteers, they hope to uncover new targets for pain relief.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this research could identify brain-based markers of pain in chronic pancreatitis, leading to more personalized and effective pain treatments.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and the findings might not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia chronic pancreatitis Pain

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CHRONIC PANCREATITIS PAIN MANAGEMENT

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Locations

Asian Institute of Gastroenterology
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Hyderabad, Telangana, 500032, India

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