Pancreas removal plus cell transplant offers hope for chronic pain
NCT ID NCT03260387
First seen Apr 14, 2026 · Last updated May 03, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 433 people with long-term pancreatitis who have surgery to remove the pancreas and then receive their own insulin-making cells back. The goal is to see if the surgery reduces pain, improves quality of life, and helps control blood sugar. Participants are observed over time to track pain levels, insulin use, and overall health.
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Locations
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Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States
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Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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The University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky, 40292, United States
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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