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

NCT ID NCT05279079

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: University of Liverpool Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

ACUTE PANCREATITIS DRUG-INDUCED

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

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