Blood filtering for acute pancreatitis
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special blood filter (Efferon LPS) can help people with moderate to severe acute pancreatitis by removing harmful substances. It is for those who have been sick for 5 days or less and have certain signs of inflammation or organ stress.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with acute pancreatitis within the last 5 days
- Your pancreatitis is moderate or severe according to the Atlanta classification
- You have a CT scan showing a severity score of 4 or higher
- Your APACHE II score is more than 8
- You have at least 2 points on the SOFA scale or at least 2 signs of systemic inflammation (fever, fast heart rate, fast breathing, or abnormal white blood cell count)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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