Hereditary chronic pancreatitis
MONDO:0008185Hereditary chronic pancreatitis (HCP), a rare inherited form of pancreatitis is defined as recurrent acute pancreatitis and/or chronic pancreatitis in two first-degree relatives or 3 or more second-degree relatives in 2 or more generations, for which no predisposing factors are identified. HCP is characterized by irreversible damage to both exocrine and endocrine components of the pancreas.
Also known as: hereditary chronic pancreatitis, hereditary pancreatitis, HPC, Hp, PCTT, autosomal dominant hereditary pancreatitis, familial pancreatitis, pancreatitis, calcific
6 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 6 tagged with Hereditary chronic pancreatitis itself.
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Tropical pancreatitis 0 trials
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Could a simple blood test catch pancreatic cancer before It's too late?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test that looks at tiny particles called exosomes and their microRNA content, analyzed by machine learning, to detect pancreatic cancer early. It involves 600 people at high risk due to family history or pancreatic cysts. The goal is to see if th…
Sponsor: Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pancreas cancer screening trial enrolls 9,000 High-Risk individuals
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study is testing whether markers in pancreatic fluid and blood can detect early pancreas cancer in people with high genetic risk. Participants receive a secretin injection to collect fluid during an endoscopy. The goal is to improve early detection in those with here…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Massive pancreas tissue bank launches to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, tissue, and health information from 20,000 people with pancreas diseases like pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis, or cysts. The goal is to create a large database and sample bank that researchers can use to better understand these conditions and develop be…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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800 patients with rare gene mutation tracked for pancreatic cancer risk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 800 people who carry a mutation in the PRSS1 gene, which causes hereditary pancreatitis. Researchers will collect health data and questionnaires to track how often pancreatic cancer develops and how the disease progresses over time. The goal is to better unders…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC