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Regular vs Clear Liquid Diet for Pancreatitis

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Recruiting

Led By James Buxbaum, MD

Research Sponsored by University of Southern California

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Presentation with acute pancreatitis as defined by two of three criterion per the Revised Atlanta Criteria guidelines: (a) Amylase or lipase > 3x the upper limit of normal, b) Classical abdominal pain, c) Ultrasound or computed tomography of unequivocal pancreatitis. Such radiographic findings include swelling, edema, or heterogeneity of the gland or peripancreatic fluid or stranding

18 years of age or older

Must not have

Etiologies of hypertriglyceridemia, trauma and autoimmune pancreatitis will be excluded

Surgical intervention for infected pancreatic necrosis or pancreatic hemorrhage

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up from date of randomization until the date of discharge at 24, 48, 72 hours and at discharge, assessed up to 24 months

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Summary

This trial is testing whether a full calorie diet or a clear liquid diet is better for people with mild to moderate acute pancreatitis when it comes to length of hospital stay.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 18 with mild to moderate acute pancreatitis, confirmed by specific diagnostic criteria. It's not for pregnant or breastfeeding women, those unable to consent, transferred from other hospitals, with chronic/severe pancreatitis, certain etiologies like hypertriglyceridemia or trauma, and those who can't eat orally due to other medical issues.

What is being tested?

The study compares the effects of a full calorie regular diet (RD) versus a clear liquid diet (CLD) on hospital stay length in patients with mild to moderate acute pancreatitis. The main goal is seeing if one diet type helps patients leave the hospital sooner.

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects are not specified but may include digestive discomfort or nutritional deficiencies depending on individual tolerance and response to either the regular or clear liquid diets prescribed during treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have acute pancreatitis according to the Atlanta Criteria.

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I am 18 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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My high triglycerides are not due to trauma, autoimmune pancreatitis, or other causes.

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I had surgery for infected pancreatic tissue or bleeding.

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I am under 18 years old.

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I cannot or do not want to give permission for treatment.

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I do not have severe pancreatitis according to the Revised Atlanta Criteria.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ from date of randomization until the date of discharge at 24, 48, 72 hours and at discharge, assessed up to 24 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~from date of randomization until the date of discharge at 24, 48, 72 hours and at discharge, assessed up to 24 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and from date of randomization until the date of discharge at 24, 48, 72 hours and at discharge, assessed up to 24 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Length of Hospitalization Stay

Secondary outcome measures

30 day hospital readmission

Calorie and fat intake

Change in Pancreatic Activity Scoring System Score

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Active Control

Group I: Regular DietActive Control1 Intervention

Patient randomized to regular diet will begin with a regular diet.

Group II: Clear Liquid DietActive Control1 Intervention

Patient randomized to clear liquid diet will begin with a clear liquid diet.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Southern CaliforniaLead Sponsor

919 Previous Clinical Trials

1,611,291 Total Patients Enrolled

James Buxbaum, MDPrincipal InvestigatorPrincipal Investigator

6 Previous Clinical Trials

960 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

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