New protocol aims to speed up pancreatitis recovery
NCT ID NCT04214756
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a standard set of guidelines, called the Methodist Acute Pancreatitis Protocol (MAPP), improves care for people with acute pancreatitis. Researchers will compare outcomes like hospital stay length and discharge status before and after the protocol was put in place. About 500 adults with severe abdominal pain and high enzyme levels are included.
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 could show that following a standard care protocol improves recovery and reduces hospital stays for acute pancreatitis patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational registry study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Methodist Health System
Dallas, Texas, 75203, United States
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