Investigation on the Current Situation and Risk Factors Analysis of Exocrine Insufficiency in Chr… (NCT06946108) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Investigation on the Current Situation and Risk Factors Analysis of Exocrine Insufficiency in Chronic Pancreatitis
China1,101 participantsStarted 2022-06-01
Plain-language summary
Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) is one of the common complications of chronic pancreatitis (CP). Mild to moderate PEI may present with atypical digestive tract symptoms such as abdominal distension and abdominal pain, while severe PEI can lead to related complications such as foul-smelling stools, steatorrhea, weight loss, and malnutrition. Currently, there is no relevant report on the status quo of PEI in Chinese CP patients. This study aims to analyze the status quo of PEI and related risk factors in Chinese CP patients, with the hope of providing safe and effective intervention and treatment methods to improve the quality of life of patients.
Who can participate
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Inclusion criteria
. patients who underwent inpatient care at Shanghai Changhai Hospital (a WHO Collaborating Center for Pancreatology) between June 2022 and September 2024.
. patients diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis (CP)
. Voluntarily preserve feces for the detection of fecal elastase-1 (FE-1)
Exclusion criteria
. Patients who were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer within 2 years after being diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis (CP)
. patients with groove pancreatitis,
. patients with autoimmune pancreatitis.
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
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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.
What they're measuring
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Detection of Pancreatic Exocrine Function in CP Patients