Active clinical trials for "Pancreatitis"

The primary objective for this study is to compare the image quality of two endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) processors used for imaging of the pancreas. Processor images are used to make a correct clinical diagnosis and higher quality imaging is related to more accurate results. Patient care may be improved due to the information collected as part of this study. The quality of imaging is of utmost importance for diagnosing early neoplasms in the pancreas and diseases such as chronic pancreatitis. Image quality is dictated by two factors: image resolution and depth of penetration. Good imaging enables diagnosis of early stage disease and thereby facilitates early treatment.

The purpose of this observational epidemiological study is to investigate the management and the complications associated with pancreatitis. Datas will be analysed to answer pre-defined scientific projects and to improve management of these conditions.

This sample-collection study is open to participants in several categories: healthy volunteers (with or without a family history of pancreatic cancer) and individuals diagnosed with pancreatitis or any stage of pancreatic cancer. All participants will submit urine, saliva and blood samples; pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer patients will also submit tissue samples if biopsy/ies or surgery is part of the care being provided by their doctor. In partnership with Berg Health, LLC, biomarkers will be investigated for potential use in early detection of pancreatic cancer, to determine prognosis of patients, and to find the most appropriate treatments for patients.

Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a disease characterized by inflammation and their replacement by fibrotic tissue. The destruction of pancreatic function and structure are the main complications. This retrospective-prospective, multicenter, cohort study was conducted. This study aimed to observe the natural history of CP in China, analyse the risk factors for CP complications, and establish individual predictions.

The data management systems, auditing, and monitoring effort are supported by the MD Anderson Cancer Center Clinical Research Support Center (CRSC). The The Coordination and Data Management Center (CDMC) will provide high quality, efficient and consistent leadership and services in all aspects of data quality and assurance; data harmonization and management; while providing assistance to the projects in disseminating and interpreting those data. The CDMC PI will provide statistical (study design, analysis plans, data analysis, and interpretation), data management, and data monitoring/auditing (data quality assurance and harmonization) expertise for the proposed projects. The Cancer Center will have access to identifiable data from studies; analysis of this data will not be conducted under this protocol. Any future analysis conducted on data or specimens as part of CPDPC protocols will be conducted under a separate IRB approved data or lab protocol. The CDMC will leverage existing support, infrastructure, and resources from the Data Management and Coordinating Center for the Global Cancer Early Detection and the clinical expertise of the Division of Pathology/Lab Medicine at MDACC.

In recent five years, the investigators have successfully developed different types of magnets and utilized in biliojejunostomy, concomitant biliojejunostomy and pancreaticojejunostomy during Whipple. This study is designed as a prospective study by utilization of the bar-like magnets for pancreaticojejunostomy.

Determine the influence of the papilla's morphology on the various outcomes of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), namely on the success of biliary cannulation, on complications, and on the need to use rescue cannulation techniques;

This study aims to evaluate the usefulness of blood viscosity as a prognostic factor in patients with acute pancreatitis. The study design is a single-arm prospective cohort observational study. Blood biomarkers including blood viscosity, C-reactive protein, hematocrit, and phosphate are measured and the correlation with the severity of acute pancreatitis will be analyzed.

The objectives of this project are to test whether alteration in DNA hypermethylation in plasma is: a diagnostic marker for pancreatic cancer a prognostic marker for pancreatic cancer a marker for recurrence of pancreatic cancer changing during the course of chronic pancreatitis, with the purpose of finding patients with high risk of developing pancreatic cancer

To develop a new standardized multimodal diagnostic approach to CP considering: WP 1: Fat in faeces and functional testing; the combination of tests has to be easy to practice, should take as little time as possible and discomfort for the patient has to be minimized WP 2: Advanced ultrasonography and imaging modalities. The focus is on validating standard parenchymal, contrast enhanced and functional ultrasound compared to a modern imaging standard. (CT, EUS, MRI) To evaluate the reliability and feasibility of these novel methods in healthy volunteers; AND To compare findings in known severe CP patients and different stages of pancreatic insufficiency in patients with CP.