Phase 2 Pancreatitis Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- Adults aged 18 years or older.
- People who have been diagnosed with acute pancreatitis, confirmed by symptoms and a blood test showing a specific enzyme (lipase) at least 3 times higher than the normal upper limit.
- People who have been admitted, or are planned to be admitted, to an intensive care unit (ICU).
- People with a disease severity score (called a SOFA score) of 3 or higher, or at least 3 points above their known starting level (confirm with trial site).
Who may not be able to join:
- People who have a known diagnosis of autoimmune pancreatitis (a specific type of pancreatitis caused by the immune system).
- People who already have a medical reason to take corticosteroid medication (a type of anti-inflammatory drug) at a dose higher than 5mg of oral prednisone per day, or an equivalent amount of a similar medication.
- People for whom taking corticosteroids would be medically unsafe or not recommended for any reason.
- People who are currently incarcerated (prisoners).
- People who are pregnant.
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Michael Donnino, MD, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Phone: 6177542295
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Severity of Illness Measure
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 28 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.