Nerve block procedure tracked for pancreatitis pain relief
NCT ID NCT04403074
First seen Feb 19, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tracks how well a nerve block procedure called celiac plexus neurolysis (CPN) helps manage pain in people with chronic pancreatitis. Researchers will follow 35 patients for 24 weeks, recording their pain scores and pain medication use. The goal is to see if the procedure reduces pain and the need for painkillers over time.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for CHRONIC PANCREATITIS are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Study contacts
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
-
Indiana University Hospital
RECRUITINGIndianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Celiac Plexus Neurolysis (a nerve block procedure)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a way to better manage chronic pain from pancreatitis and reduce reliance on pain medications.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational study (35 people) that only tracks outcomes, not a controlled trial. The procedure may not work for everyone, and there are risks like bleeding or nerve damage.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.