RECURRENT ACUTE PANCREATITIS

This study tests a drug called pirfenidone, currently used for lung disease, to see if it can safely reduce repeat attacks of pancreatitis. About 60 adults who have had two or more pancreatitis attacks will receive either the drug or a placebo. Researchers will track side effects…

This study looks at whether increasing the dose of varenicline or adding another medication (bupropion) helps people with recurrent acute or chronic pancreatitis quit smoking. All 45 participants start with standard-dose varenicline; those still smoking after 6 weeks are randomly…

This study is testing whether people with recurrent acute or chronic pancreatitis can safely drink a soy tomato juice every day. Researchers will check if the juice reduces inflammation and improves symptoms and quality of life. About 35 adults will participate, and everyone will…

This pilot study tests whether simvastatin, a common cholesterol medication, can improve quality of life in adults with recurrent acute or chronic pancreatitis. Researchers will enroll 90 participants to see if the treatment is feasible and acceptable. The goal is to reduce sympt…

This study collects blood, saliva, urine, and stool samples from up to 1,600 children with recurrent or chronic pancreatitis. Researchers hope to find genetic markers that might predict a higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer later in life. The study does not offer a treatm…

This study uses a special blood test (MBT) to find people with chronic or recurrent pancreatitis who have mild-to-moderate trouble digesting fat. About 80 adults will take part. Some will then receive pancreatic enzyme pills or a placebo for 8 weeks to see if their quality of lif…