Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

MONDO:0001684

Inability of the exocrine pancreas to produce and secrete an adequate amount of digestive enzymes into the small intestine. Patients present with symptoms of malabsorption syndrome, abdominal discomfort, and bloating. Causes include chronic pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, and autoimmune disorders.

Also known as: exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, exocrine pancreas insufficiency, pancreatic insufficiency

29 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 29 tagged with Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency itself.

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Sub-types of Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

Pancreatic insufficiency-anemia-hyperostosis syndrome 0 trials

Including sub-types (29) Tagged with Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (29)

Trials to join now! 13 Not yet recruiting 7 Not yet finished but already full! 4 Completed 4 Terminated 1

Cystic fibrosis study aims to build a research database, not test a cure

Knowledge-focused Stopped early

This study is for people with cystic fibrosis and their family members. Its goal is to collect medical information and biological samples during regular clinic visits. These will be stored and used by researchers to learn more about how cystic fibrosis affects the body and how it…

Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency

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Cystic fibrosis study aims to build a research database, not test a cure