Pancreatitis clinical trials at UCSF
2 in progress, 1 open to eligible people
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas that causes belly pain and digestive problems. UCSF is collecting blood, saliva, urine, and stool from children with pancreatitis to identify gene mutations linked to higher pancreatic cancer risk. Samples are analyzed for DNA changes and stored for research on disease risk.
Biospecimen Collection to Identify Gene Mutations for High Risk Pancreatic Cancer in Pediatric Patients, INSPPIRE 2 Study
open to eligible people ages up to 17 years
This clinical trial collects blood, saliva, urine, or stool samples to help identify possible genetic mutations that may increase a person's chance at developing pancreatic cancer. Finding genetic markers among pediatric patients with acute recurrent pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis may help identify patients who are at risk of pancreatic cancer.
Oakland, California and other locations
Study of TPIAT
Sorry, in progress, not accepting new patients
Multi-center, prospective, observational cohort study of patients undergoing total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT)
San Francisco, California and other locations
Our lead scientists for Pancreatitis research studies include Emily Perito.