Easing the pancreatic duct to help chronic pancreatitis
Part of Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether draining the main pancreatic duct (the tube that carries digestive enzymes) can help patients with chronic pancreatitis who have mild symptoms. It aims to see if this procedure improves how the pancreas works without causing harm.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have chronic pancreatitis (long-term inflammation of the pancreas) confirmed by imaging like a CT scan or MRI.
- You have mild or no symptoms: either no pain, pain rating 5 or less on a 0-10 scale without daily strong painkillers, or at most one mild pancreatitis flare-up in the past year.
- You do not have diabetes (defined as an HbA1c of 6.5% or higher, or a fasting glucose of 126 mg/dL or higher).
- You have not had prior pancreatic surgery or endoscopic treatment for a blocked pancreatic duct.
- You are not actively using alcohol and have not had acute pancreatitis in the last 3 months.
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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