Genetic Analysis for Predicting of Relapse During Steroid Treatment for Autoimmune Pancreatitis (… (NCT00444444) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Genetic Analysis for Predicting of Relapse During Steroid Treatment for Autoimmune Pancreatitis (AIP)
South Korea40 participantsStarted 2002-02
Plain-language summary
To determine whether certain alleles or haplotypes of major histocompatibility complex gene are associated with AIP in Korean population, we undertook this study with high-resolution typing for HLA (sequence-based typing).
Primary outcomes: detection of novel allele associated with AIP in Korean population Secondary outcomes: detection of genetic factor for relapse of AIP during steroid treatment
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient with autoimmune pancreatitis
* The diagnosis is mainly based on the following three characteristic findings proposed by Japan Pancreas Society in 2002: (1)Imaging studies: irregular narrowing of the main pancreatic duct and diffuse enlargement of the pancreas, (2) Laboratory data: elevated serum IgG or the presence of autoantibodies, (3) Histological examinations: fibrotic changes with lymphoplasmacytic infiltration in the pancreatic tissue.
* Age 18 years and above
* No serious medical or psychological condition that would preclude study treatment
* Willingness and ability to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plans, laboratory tests, and other study procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age below 18 years
* Pregnancy
* Active alcohol or drug abuse
* Unstable or unwilling to comply with follow up
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.