Blood test for pancreas function in chronic pancreatitis
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a new blood test to measure how well your pancreas works. It may help people with chronic pancreatitis understand their condition and quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have had at least 2 attacks of acute pancreatitis or have chronic pancreatitis (mild or moderate scarring of the pancreas).
- Your fecal elastase (a stool test for pancreas function) was 50 or higher in the last year.
- You are not allergic to pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy or the test itself.
- You are not taking certain medications (like orlistat or GLP-1 receptor agonists) that affect fat absorption.
- You have not had pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy for more than 5 days in the last month, and no recent acute pancreatitis attack (within 90 days).
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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