New blood and urine tests could spot Drug-Related pancreatitis early

NCT ID NCT05279079

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

Summary

This study looked at new markers in blood and urine to detect and predict the severity of drug-associated acute pancreatitis in adults. Researchers compared these markers in 175 patients with drug-induced pancreatitis, other pancreatic diseases, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to develop a faster, more accurate diagnostic tool.

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 lead to a simple blood or urine test to quickly diagnose drug-induced pancreatitis and predict how severe it will be.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The biomarkers may not prove accurate enough for routine use, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute pancreatitis chronic pancreatitis malignant pancreatic neoplasm pancreatitis thiopurine immunosuppressant-induced pancreatitis type 1 diabetes mellitus type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aintree University Hospital

    Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 7AL, United Kingdom

  • Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga

    Málaga, Málaga, 29010, Spain

  • LMU Klinikum München

    Munich, Bavaria, 81377, Germany

  • Royal Liverpool University Hospital

    Liverpool, Merseyside, L7 8XP, United Kingdom