GLP-1 drugs to prevent repeat severe high-triglyceride pancreatitis
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a GLP-1 medication (a drug that helps control blood sugar and triglycerides) can prevent pancreatitis from coming back in people who had a severe attack caused by very high triglyceride levels. If it works, it could help you avoid future painful attacks.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You had a recent severe pancreatitis attack caused by very high triglycerides (over 500–1000 mg/dL in your blood)
- You are between 4 weeks and 3 months past your hospital discharge with no ongoing pancreatitis symptoms
- You are willing to make lifestyle changes (diet, exercise) during the study
- You do not have thyroid cancer, kidney/liver disease, heart disease, or a history of pancreas surgery
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and agree to use birth control for 20 months if you could become pregnant
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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