Intermittent Fasting for Pancreatitis

This study is looking at whether intermittent fasting can improve the quality of life for people with pancreatitis. You would either follow an intermittent fasting plan, which involves fasting for 16 hours daily and eating during the remaining hours, or receive standard diet advice. The study aims to see if intermittent fasting can help reduce your symptoms and prevent hospital visits related to your pancreas. To join, you need to be between 18 and 80 years old and have a history of recurrent acute pancreatitis or chronic pancreatitis. The study plans to enroll 64 participants, but its current status is unclear.

Study design
This interventional study plans to enroll 64 participants. It compares two groups: one receiving intermittent fasting guidance and another receiving standard dietary guidance.
What's involved
Not specified in the trial record.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Your pancreas-related quality of life will be measured at 24 weeks.

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NCT04760847

Intermittent Fasting for Pancreatitis

Not Yet Recruiting
NAAges 18–80InterventionalTreatment
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
~64 participants
Updated 2025-04-22 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Intermittent FastingNo intermittent fasting

At a glance

Recruiting sites
0 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Pancreas related Quality of Life Index (PANQALI)
Measured over 24 weeks
Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis, Acute
Pancreatitis, Chronic
Pancreas Disease
Acute Recurrent Pancreatitis
1 sites across 1 states
Florida1

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Age ≥ 18 year
Recurrent acute pancreatitis defined by greater than 2 episodes of pancreatitis, defined by:
Anatomy of chronic pancreatitis defined by Rosemont criterion9 or on imaging (CT, MRI)
Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency defined by a pancreatic elastase \< 200 ug/g stool10

Exclusion

Age \< 18 years
Pregnant Patients
Age \> 80 years
Patients who cannot consent for themselves
Glycogen storage disease
Insulinoma or hypoglycemic state
Active alcohol abuse
Alcohol induced acute pancreatitis
Gallstone induced acute pancreatitis
Pancreatic solid neoplasm
Patients with diabetes
Patients on beta blockers
  • Pancreas related Quality of Life Index (PANQALI)24 weeks

    Pancreas related Quality of Life Index (PANQALI) is pancreas related quality of life index scale from 0 (lowest or better disease activity) to 90 (highest or worse disease activity)