Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST) is a novel investigative technique used in other pain conditions to evaluate patterns of chronic pain, and in this study will be used to elucidate pain patterns in patients with Chronic Pancreatitis (CP). QST uses a specific series of standardized stimulations to map the pain system. QST has the potential to change and improve the treatment paradigm for patients with CP and may eventually be able to predict response to invasive CP therapies.
Who can participate
Age range
5 Years – 17 Years
Sex
ALL
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Subjects with no pancreatic disease and no abdominal pain.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Subjects are 5 years to 17 years old
* Subject and or legal guardian is willing and able to comply with the scheduled visits, questionnaires, treatment plan, and other study procedures.
* Subjects with evidence or history of medical or surgical disease of importance for this study as judged by investigator.
* Subjects suffering from painful conditions that make them unable to distinguish the pain associated with ARP or CP from chronic pain of other origins.
Exclusion Criteria:
* • Subjects with evidence or history of medical or surgical disease of importance for this study as judged by investigator.
* Subjects suffering from painful conditions that make them unable to distinguish the pain associated with ARP or CP from chronic pain of other origins.
Definite Chronic Pancreatitis
Inclusion Criteria: • Subjects are 5 years to 17 years old
* Subjects will have a prior confirmed diagnosis of CP on CT scan or MRI/MRCP according to Cambridge Classification (grade 3 or 4)
* Subjects and or legal guardian willing and able to comply with the scheduled visits, questionnaires, and other study procedures.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Subjects with evidence or history of medical or surgical disease of importance for this study as judged by investigator.
* Subjects suffering from painful conditions other than pancreatitis or SOD type 1 or 2 that make them unable to distinguish the pain associated with pan…
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.
1This study seems to be focused on measuring and understanding pain patterns rather than testing a treatment — can you explain what Quantitative Sensory Testing actually involves, and whether participating would require me to do or experience anything that might be uncomfortable or risky?
2Since the trial is listed as 'active, not recruiting,' does that mean there's no chance I could still join, and if so, are there similar pain-assessment studies for chronic or recurrent pancreatitis that I might be eligible for instead?
3Would taking part in this kind of observational pain study have any effect on my current treatment plan, or would it be completely separate from the care I'm already receiving?
4Given that this study is categorized as 'Phase NA,' which suggests it's not testing a drug or intervention, how might the information it collects actually help improve treatment options for people with chronic pancreatitis down the line?
5Since this trial covers both chronic pancreatitis and acute recurrent pancreatitis, does it matter which condition I have when deciding whether findings from this study would be relevant to my specific situation?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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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Pain Pattern Assessment
Timeframe: day 1
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06996535
SponsorChildren's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati