About this trial
This research aims to improve the management of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), a condition that can develop after pancreatitis, a painful inflammation of the pancreas. EPI occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough enzymes to help the body properly digest food. While pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) is commonly used to manage EPI symptoms, it can be challenging for people who rely on feeding tubes. RELiZORB, could help these patients by simplifying the delivery of the enzymes they need. However, RELiZORB has only been studied in people with EPI caused by cystic fibrosis, so its effectiveness in pancreatitis patients remains unknown. This study aims to determine whether RELiZORB is effective for individuals requiring feeding tube support after pancreatitis.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Patient diagnosed with moderate or severe exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), as defined using the Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency Questionnaire (PEI-Q) symptom score of 1.4 or greater.
Patient diagnosed with acute, recurrent acute pancreatitis or subacute pancreatitis. Subacute pancreatitis is defined as recent diagnosis of acute pancreatitis with sequelae of the acute episode including infection, pseudocyst, walled-off pancreatic necrosis.
Patient is currently admitted to the hospital at the time of study enrollment.
Patient requiring at least 50% of daily caloric and fluid intake through enteral tube feeds.
Disqualifiers
Patient with chronic pancreatitis
Patient is currently intubated and unable to provide consent
Patient with active gastrointestinal tract cancer
Patient requiring less than 50% of nutritional support at time of enrollment
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- RELiZORB
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
Massachusetts General Hospital
Lead sponsor
Alcresta Therapeutics, Inc.
Collaborator