PANCREATITIS

This international trial is testing a combination of three existing treatments to reduce serious complications after a major surgery to remove pancreatic tumors. The bundle includes two short-term medications and a surgical patch, all given around the time of surgery. The goal is…

This study is testing if a short, 3-day course of intravenous steroids (hydrocortisone) can help patients with severe acute pancreatitis. Researchers believe reducing the body's intense inflammatory response may prevent organ failure, shorten hospital stays, and improve survival.…

This study aims to create a simple blood test to spot pancreatic cancer at its earliest, most treatable stages and to track how well treatments are working. Researchers are enrolling 700 people, including those with pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, and healthy v…

This study aims to see if a simple urine dipstick test can detect a serious complication called pancreatitis in patients who have just had part of their pancreas removed. Researchers will compare the new urine test results to the standard blood tests currently used for diagnosis.…

This study is testing if applying a nitroglycerin gel directly to a small muscle during a procedure called ERCP can prevent a painful complication called pancreatitis. ERCP is used to remove gallstones from the bile duct, but it can accidentally inflame the pancreas. Researchers …

This study aims to find out if one common anti-inflammatory drug (indomethacin) is better than another (diclofenac) at preventing pancreatitis—a painful and serious swelling of the pancreas—that can occur after a common gallbladder/bile duct procedure called ERCP. Researchers wil…

This study is testing a new phone app designed to help middle-aged adults with type 1 diabetes exercise more often and with more confidence. The app uses data from the person's continuous glucose monitor, along with their exercise, sleep, and mood, to provide personalized encoura…

This study is testing whether Scrambler Therapy, a non-invasive device that delivers gentle electrical signals through the skin, can help reduce severe abdominal pain in adults with chronic pancreatitis. About 40 participants who still have pain despite standard treatments will r…

This study is testing an internet-delivered program that teaches pain self-management skills to adults with chronic or recurrent acute pancreatitis. Participants will learn techniques like relaxation and activity pacing to help reduce their pain and its impact on daily life. The …

This study aims to understand how pancreatic surgery affects patients' quality of life, satisfaction, and recovery over time. Researchers will follow 250 adults undergoing pancreatic removal for tumors, cysts, or pancreatitis, tracking their physical, emotional, and financial wel…

This large observational study aims to better understand what causes chronic pancreatitis and how it progresses over time. Researchers are following 2,345 participants at 9 major medical centers across the US, including people with pancreatitis, abdominal pain, and healthy contro…

This study is creating a large registry of people with pancreatic diseases or who are at high risk for pancreatic cancer. Researchers will collect health information and blood samples from participants to learn how family history, genetics, and other factors contribute to disease…

This study is creating a large international registry to collect real-world data on how a medical device called CytoSorb is used in critical care. The device filters harmful substances from a patient's blood and is used for various severe conditions like septic shock, severe trau…