CompletedNot Applicable

A Tailored, Web-Based Self-Management Program to Treat Pain in Chronic Pancreatitis

United States31 participantsStarted 2025-12-04

Plain-language summary

This research study aims to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a web-based, self-guided, disease-specific self-management program tailored to individual health status profiles for patients with painful chronic pancreatitis.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Physician diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis. * Abdominal pain for ≥ 3 months and of intensity rated at least 4 or higher on a 0-10 Numeric Rating Scale at least once in the last month. * Access to an Internet-connected device (e.g. computer or phone). Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to speak or read English as the web-based program is currently in English language only. * Incarcerated individuals. * Currently receiving chemotherapy. * Suspected or diagnosed pancreatic cancer. * Currently receiving psychotherapy or cognitive behavioral therapy. * Serious visual difficulties that would limit completing the web-based program. * Substantial cognitive impairment or mental illness that would prevent providing informed consent and completion of questionnaires. * Any other condition, which in the opinion of the investigator would impede compliance or hinder the completion of the study. * Actively enrolled in another clinical trial for chronic 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?

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

Proportion of enrolled participants that log in at least once during weeks 1-4 and at least once to the recommended modules during weeks 5-12.

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Proportion of participants with an average item score of ≥4 out of 5 on the Acceptability of Healthcare Interventions Questionnaire

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07223554

SponsorUniversity of Michigan

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-04-28

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Proportion of enrolled participants that log in at least once during weeks 1-4 and at least once to the recommended modules during weeks 5-12.

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Proportion of participants with an average item score of ≥4 out of 5 on the Acceptability of Healthcare Interventions Questionnaire

Timeframe: 12 weeks