Hypertriglyceridemia-induced acute pancreatitis (HTG-AP) is associated with a high risk of recurrence despite standard lipid-lowering therapy and lifestyle modification. The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy can reduce the recurrence of HTG-AP in adults with a history of HTG-AP and hypertriglyceridemia.
The main questions this study aims to answer are:
* Whether GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy reduces the recurrence rate of HTG-AP. * Whether GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy improves triglyceride control, body weight, and metabolic parameters. * Whether GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy is safe and well tolerated in this patient population.
Researchers will compare GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy plus standard care with standard care alone to determine whether GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy provides additional benefit in preventing recurrent HTG-AP.
Participants will:
* Receive either GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy plus standard care or standard care alone. * Undergo regular clinical follow-up visits and laboratory assessments. * Receive monitoring of triglyceride levels, recurrence events, metabolic outcomes, and adverse events during the study period.
Age ≥ 18 years old
Previous diagnosis of index HTG-AP (defined as AP with serum TG >1000 mg/dL or a serum TG level of 500-1000 mg/dL accompanied by chylous serum)36-38
Having HTG as the exclusive cause of AP
Time from discharge of index HTG-AP to recruitment between 4 weeks to 3 months, without AP-related symptoms between discharge and recruitment
History of malignancy in past 5 years
History of hypothyroidism, nephrotic syndrome, Cushing's syndrome or AIDS
History of chronic pancreatitis or pancreatic neoplasm
History of severe cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, such as heart failure, coronary heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.