Nerve block procedure tracked for pancreatitis pain relief

NCT ID NCT04403074

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Indiana University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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.

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.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bites and Stings celiac disease chronic pancreatitis pancreatitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC PANCREATITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Indiana University Hospital
RECRUITING

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

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