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PancreatitisNCT00444444

Genetic Analysis for Predicting of Relapse During Steroid Treatment for Autoimmune Pancreatitis (AIP)

An observational study of Pancreatitis, run by Asan Medical Center at 1 site in South Korea.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

To determine whether certain alleles or haplotypes of major histocompatibility complex gene are associated with AIP in Korean population, we undertook this study with high-resolution typing for HLA (sequence-based typing). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 19 to 75 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Pancreatitis
How many people
40 participants
Where
1 siteSouth Korea
Study dates
Feb 2002to Jun 2007
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 19 to 75 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patient with autoimmune pancreatitis
  • The diagnosis is mainly based on the following three characteristic findings proposed by Japan Pancreas Society in 2002: (1)Imaging studies: irregular narrowing of the main pancreatic duct and diffuse enlargement of the pancreas, (2) Laboratory data: elevated serum IgG or the presence of autoantibodies, (3) Histological examinations: fibrotic changes with lymphoplasmacytic infiltration in the pancreatic tissue.
  • Age 18 years and above
  • No serious medical or psychological condition that would preclude study treatment
  • Willingness and ability to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plans, laboratory tests, and other study procedures

Who cannot join

  • Age below 18 years
  • Pregnancy
  • Active alcohol or drug abuse
  • Unstable or unwilling to comply with follow up

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

South Korea1 site
  • Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center

    Seoul, 138-736

Other trials in South Korea

About this study

Official title: Clinical Analysis for Predicting of Relapse During Steroid Treatment for Autoimmune Pancreatitis (AIP) in Korean Population Based on the HLA Analysis by Using a High Resolution (Sequence Based) Techniques

To determine whether certain alleles or haplotypes of major histocompatibility complex gene are associated with AIP in Korean population, we undertook this study with high-resolution typing for HLA (sequence-based typing).

Primary outcomes: detection of novel allele associated with AIP in Korean population Secondary outcomes: detection of genetic factor for relapse of AIP during steroid treatment

Read the detailed description

Autoimmune chronic pancreatitis (AIP) can be defined as a chronic inflammation of the pancreas due to an autoimmune mechanism; autoimmunity is responsible for producing the pancreatic lesion. AIP is a distinctive type of chronic pancreatitis that shows reversible improvement of pancreatic morphology and function with oral steroid therapy, in comparison to other types of chronic pancreatitis which hardly respond to various treatments. AIP is increasingly being recognized to be a worldwide entity. The sudden increment in cases reported probably reflects the growing awareness of the entity, rather than a rise in the true incidence. In previous Japanese report, HLA DRB1*0405-DQB*0401 haplotype may be associated with autoimmune pancreatitis in the Japanese population. However, to date there was no subsequent data for supporting these results. In addition, this Japanese study had a limitation in methodology by using a low-resolution typing for HLA. Although this entity is well responsive to steroid therapy, relapse of AIP during steroid treatment is not uncommon. Unfortunately, there has been no laboratory or genetic predictor for responsiveness to steroid therapy in patients with AIP. To further clarify and confirm high-risk and protective genotypes for autoimmune diseases, therefore, high-resolution typing for HLA should be needed. Thus, to determine whether certain alleles or haplotypes of major histocompatibility complex gene are associated with AIP in Korean population, we undertook this study with high-resolution typing for HLA (sequence-based typing).

Conditions
Pancreatitis
Keywords
Autoimmune pancreatitis, HLA, relapse, Sequence-based typing
Medical subject headings
Pancreatitis, Autoimmune Pancreatitis, Recurrence

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted7 Mar 2007 (estimated)
  2. Study startFeb 2002
  3. Study completionJun 2007

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case-control
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
40 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00444444
Sponsor's protocol ID
2007-0038
Status last verified
Mar 2007
First submitted
6 Mar 2007
Last updated
26 Jun 2007
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Park DH, Kim MH, Oh HB, Kwon OJ, Choi YJ, Lee SS, Lee TY, Seo DW, Lee SK. Substitution of aspartic acid at position 57 of the DQbeta1 affects relapse of autoimmune pancreatitis. Gastroenterology. 2008 Feb;134(2):440-6. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2007.11.023. Epub 2007 Nov 17.

    PubMed 18155707

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Pancreatitis, run by Asan Medical Center at 1 site in South Korea.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Jun 2007. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in South Korea. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00444444, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 26 Jun 2007.

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