Malnutrition in Chronic Pancreatitis, Trans-sectoral Study

Last updated: July 13, 2020
Sponsor: University Medicine Greifswald
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Pancreatitis

Weight Loss

Sarcopenia

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT04476056
BB 069/19
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Malnutrition and loss of muscle mass are common in patients with chronic pancreatitis. However, there is only limited data on nutritional treatment. In this study, malnourished patients with chronic pancreatitis will receive an intensified nutritional therapy to improve nutritional status. The aim of the study is that malnutrition in patients with chronic pancreatitis can be successfully treated.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Chronic pancreatitis verified by histology or imaging modality (endoscopic ultrasound,computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, magnetic resonancecholangiopancreatography)

  • Diagnosis of malnutrition

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant or breast feeding

  • Implanted defibrillator or pacemaker

  • History of pancreatic Cancer

  • Any other malignant tumor disease within the last 3 years

  • Concomitant liver cirrhosis

Study Design

Total Participants: 40
Study Start date:
May 28, 2019
Estimated Completion Date:
November 30, 2021

Study Description

Malnutrition and sarcopenia are common complications in chronic pancreatitis leading to increased morbidity and mortality. Therefore nutritional therapy can be considered imperative. However, there is limited evidence on the treatment of malnutrition in patients with chronic pancreatitis. This study aims to investigate the effect of an intensified nutritional therapy on nutritional status in malnourished patients with chronic pancreatitis. By testing feasibility of this intensified therapy valuable recommendations for future treatment of malnutrition in patients with chronic pancreatitis can be derived.

Connect with a study center

  • University Medicine Greifswald

    Greifswald, 17475
    Germany

    Active - Recruiting

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