The North American Pancreatitis Study

This study will investigate several genes and other factors measured in the blood that may cause recurrent acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis. No treatment is offered as part of this study. Subjects have one single visit to provide a blood sample for genetic testing and to answer a questionnaire. Subjects are not given results of genetic testing. The study is currently enrolling African American subjects and controls only.

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Key information

Conditions

Pancreatitis Digestive System Diseases Pancreatic Diseases

Age range

14 year–100 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

About this study

This study seeks to enroll African American people with and without pancreatitis. There is only one study visit to obtain consent, a blood sample and complete a questionnaire. Subjects must be patients of a participating center; controls must present to a participating center for enrollment.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

African American

pancreatitis patients who are at least 14 years of age with a diagnosis of acute or chronic pancreatitis

controls who do not have pancreatitis and must be at least 18 years of age

Exclusion criteria

unable or unwilling to sign informed consent

Treatment and study plan

Blood Sampling

Genetic

blood samples obtained to extract biomarkers and dna for analysis, questionnaires

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Pittsburgh

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Registry information

Acronym: NAPS

Important dates

Study start: 2008
Primary completion: 2014
Study completion: 2014
First posted: Mar 6, 2012
Registry last updated: Sep 15, 2017

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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