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PancreatitisNCT04932785

Regular vs. Clear Liquid Diet for Mild to Moderate Acute Pancreatitis

A study testing Regular diet and Clear Liquid Diet in people with Pancreatitis and Diet, Food, and Nutrition, run by University of Southern California at 1 site in United States.

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Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

Acute pancreatitis is among the most common gastroenterology diagnosis in the United States, and represents a large economic burden to the United States health system. While recent guidelines agree early feeding shortens length of stay, these guidelines fail to provide recommendations on optimal diet to start leaving… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Pancreatitis, Diet, Food, and Nutrition, Diet
What is being tested?
Regular diet and Clear Liquid Diet
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
150 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
18 Jul 2021to Jul 2024
Phase
Interventional
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 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • >18 years of age
  • Presentation with acute pancreatitis as defined by two of three criterion per the Revised Atlanta Criteria guidelines: (a) Amylase or lipase > 3x the upper limit of normal, b) Classical abdominal pain, c) Ultrasound or computed tomography of unequivocal pancreatitis. Such radiographic findings include swelling, edema, or heterogeneity of the gland or peripancreatic fluid or stranding

Who cannot join

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women
  • Incarcerated patients
  • Patients < 18 years of age
  • Patient unable or unwilling to give informed consent
  • Patients transferred from another hospital
  • The possibility of poor oral intake for reasons other than acute pancreatitis (e.g. intubation, failure to pass an indicated swallow study for aspiration risk, anorexia secondary to active malignancy, etc)
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  • Surgical intervention for infected pancreatic necrosis or pancreatic hemorrhage
  • Chronic pancreatitis based on radiographic evidence
  • Severe pancreatitis based on Revised Atlanta Criteria. Under Revised Atlanta Criteria, patients will be excluded if they have a composite Modified Marshall >2
  • Etiologies of hypertriglyceridemia, trauma and autoimmune pancreatitis will be excluded

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Patrick Chang, MD contact

323-409-5050

patrick.chang@med.usc.edu

Jessica Serna, BS contact

323-409-6939

jessica.serna@med.usc.edu

United States1 site, 1 recruiting
  • LAC+USC Medical Center

    Los Angeles, California, 90033

    James Buxbaum, MD

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: To Assess the Comparative Efficacy of Full Calorie Regular Diet (RD) Versus Clear Liquid Diet (CLD) on Length of Hospital Stay (LOHS) for Mild to Moderate Acute Pancreatitis (AP)

Acute pancreatitis is among the most common gastroenterology diagnosis in the United States, and represents a large economic burden to the United States health system. While recent guidelines agree early feeding shortens length of stay, these guidelines fail to provide recommendations on optimal diet to start leaving diet type to clinician discretion. Therefore, the aim is to assess the comparative efficacy of full calorie regular diet (RD) versus clear liquid diet (CLD) on length of hospital stay (LOHS) for mild to moderate acute pancreatitis (AP). The study population will target mild to moderate acute pancreatitis patients who can tolerate eating in a single institution. The primary end point will focus on LOHS, and secondary end points will include Pancreatic Activity Scoring System, side effects and readmission.

Read the detailed description

Purpose: To assess the comparative efficacy of initial full calorie regular diet (RD) versus clear liquid diet (CLD) on length of hospital stay (LOHS) for mild to moderate acute pancreatitis (AP).

Study Design:

Patients presenting to the Los Angeles County Hospital with mild to moderate acute pancreatitis are eligible and are the focus population of this study. Diagnosis and severity classification will be according to the Revised Atlanta classification and Modified Marshal Score. Patients will require fulfillment of 2 of 3 criteria: amylase or lipase greater than 3 times the upper limit of normal, classic epigastric abdominal pain, or unequivocal imaging consistent with acute pancreatitis.

Patients within the inclusion and exclusion parameters will be randomized to RD vs. CLD within 16 hours of diagnosis of pancreatitis. Randomization will be performed using a random sequence algorithm with concealed allocation. The provision of diet in the emergency department prior to randomization will be recorded but not impact randomization strategy.

Following randomization, the diet of RD vs. CLD will begin as soon as patient expresses an appetite and willingness to eat. The patients will be assessed within 24 hours for hunger and interest in initiating oral feeding which accords with the 2018 recommendations of the American Gastroenterology Association for the management of acute pancreatitis.

The diet algorithm will be randomization to a 1:1 of full regular diet versus clear liquid diet per the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California nutrition department. This nutritional composition is confirmed by the in-house dietician and nutrition department. Regular diet will reflect the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Dietary guidelines for 2015-202013 and meets recommendations of the International Consensus Guidelines for Nutrition Therapy for Pancreatitis. Fat content is modest in both groups; it is set at 20-35% of caloric intake for regular diet and 15-20% for clear liquid diet. Patients with diabetes mellitus will received modified versions of the regular or clear diet to reflect American Diabetes Association (ADA) requirements. This will be the standard of care composition provided to all patients at Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center with diabetes deemed by their providers to have a diet modified for diabetes (ADA) diet.

A complete history and physical exam will be taken at time of admission within 24 hours during time of enrollment. Then at 48 hours, 72 hours, and every day until discharge, the patient will have a targeted history including oral tolerance, pain and pain medication requirement, and baseline and changes in Pancreatic Activity Scoring System (PASS). The percent of completed diet per meal will also be recorded. At one week, patients will be contacted for symptom relapse check up by phone and at thirty days, the electronic record will be reviewed to capture possible readmissions. While patients and the study team will be unblinded following discharge, a blinded coordinator will use the length of stay function to capture the primary endpoint which is length of hospitalization.

Pain and pain medications are automatically documented in the Electronic Medical Record(EMR) for monitoring and quantification. A Wong-Baker Pain (FACES) scale is the current validated pain score used by nursing staff. Pain is recorded on a pain scale from 0-10 that matches prior landmark and contemporary studies of acute pancreatitis. Quantification of pain medication by both acetaminophen and morphine equivalents will be recorded in data collection sheets.

If patients have oral intolerance or ileus, their diet will be managed at the discretion of their treating physicians and recorded by the study team. It will be recommended that diets remain consistent and titrated in quantity per physician and patient preference; however, if there is a physician preference to change to a different diet type this will be recorded and the patient will be included in the intention to treat analysis

For severe pancreatitis that develops following enrollment, nutritional management (whether nasal jejunal tube or total parenteral nutrition) will be managed per the primary team and patients will similarly be included in the intention to treat analysis.

Gallstone pancreatitis will be diagnosed by findings of elevated or fluctuating liver enzyme tests and biliary imaging abnormalities including cholelithiasis or ductal dilation. For patients with gallstone pancreatitis who will undergo same admission cholecystectomy, patients will have diet prescribed per assigned randomization but will be made nothing by mouth (NPO) at the discretion of the surgical team in anticipation of the operation. Integration of surgery into the hospitalization may impact length of stay. Therefore, randomization will be stratified by presence of gallstone versus non-gallstone pancreatitis.

Additionally, the study protocol will not impact other strategies/treatments to manage pancreatitis. For example, alcohol counseling will be provided to those whose pancreatitis is related to heavy alcohol use regardless of randomization or the study.

Being tested
Regular diet, Clear Liquid Diet
Medical subject headings
Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Diseases

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Regular dietOther

    Regular diet

  • Clear Liquid DietOther

    Clear Liquid Diet

Study groups in NCT04932785
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Regular DietActive comparatorPatient randomized to regular diet will begin with a regular diet.
Receives: Other: Regular diet
Clear Liquid DietActive comparatorPatient randomized to clear liquid diet will begin with a clear liquid diet.
Receives: Other: Clear Liquid Diet

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Length of Hospitalization Stay

    Length of Hospitalization Stay will be measured as defined as from time of admission to time of discharge for regular diet vs. clear liquid diet

    Measured: From date of randomization until the date of discharge, assessed up to 24 months

Secondary outcomes (8)
  1. Oral Intolerance

    Proportion who cannot tolerate assigned diet requiring cessation or change due to worsened nausea, vomiting and pain

    Measured: From date of randomization until the date of discharge, assessed up to 24 months

  2. Intensive Care Unit admission and interventions

    Intensive Care Unit admission and intervention including intubation and vasopressors

    Measured: From date of randomization until the date of discharge, assessed up to 24 months

  3. Local complications

    Local complications including pancreatic necrosis, abscess, or pseudocysts

    Measured: From date of randomization until the date of discharge, assessed up to 24 months

  4. Development of severe pancreatitis

    Development of severe pancreatitis as defined by the Revised Atlanta Classification (persistent single or multiple organ failure at >48 hours)

    Measured: From date of randomization until the date of discharge, assessed up to 24 months

  5. Development of severe pancreatitis

    Development of severe pancreatitis as defined by the Modified Marshall Score (Score 0-4, with 4 being most severe and worse outcome)

    Measured: From date of randomization until the date of discharge, assessed up to 24 months

  6. Change in Pancreatic Activity Scoring System Score

    Change in Pancreatic Activity Scoring System Score, from 0 to >250 (max score, where a max score is worse)

    Measured: From date of randomization until the date of discharge at 24, 48, 72 hours and at discharge, assessed up to 24 months

  7. Calorie and fat intake

    Calorie and fat intake per group based on percent finished meal documented by nursing staff at 24, 48, and 72 hours.

    Measured: From date of randomization until the date of discharge, assessed up to 24 months

  8. 30 day hospital readmission

    Hospital readmission within 30 days

    Measured: From date of discharge to 30 days after discharge

Timeline

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

  1. First posted21 Jun 2021
  2. Study start18 Jul 2021
  3. Primary completionJun 2024 (estimated)
  4. Study completionJul 2024 (estimated)

Resources

More details

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

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
150 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04932785
Sponsor's protocol ID
HS-20-00375
Status last verified
Mar 2023
First submitted
7 Jun 2021
Last updated
6 Mar 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Tenner S, Baillie J, DeWitt J, Vege SS; American College of Gastroenterology. American College of Gastroenterology guideline: management of acute pancreatitis. Am J Gastroenterol. 2013 Sep;108(9):1400-15; 1416. doi: 10.1038/ajg.2013.218. Epub 2013 Jul 30.

    PubMed 23896955
  • Peery AF, Crockett SD, Murphy CC, Lund JL, Dellon ES, Williams JL, Jensen ET, Shaheen NJ, Barritt AS, Lieber SR, Kochar B, Barnes EL, Fan YC, Pate V, Galanko J, Baron TH, Sandler RS. Burden and Cost of Gastrointestinal, Liver, and Pancreatic Diseases in the United States: Update 2018. Gastroenterology. 2019 Jan;156(1):254-272.e11. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2018.08.063. Epub 2018 Oct 10.

    PubMed 30315778
  • Jenkins A, Shapiro J. Clinical Guideline Highlights for the Hospitalist: Initial Management of Acute Pancreatitis in the Hospitalized Adult. J Hosp Med. 2019 Dec 1;14(12):764-765. doi: 10.12788/jhm.3324. Epub 2019 Oct 23.

    PubMed 31634105
  • Yadav D, Lowenfels AB. The epidemiology of pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. Gastroenterology. 2013 Jun;144(6):1252-61. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2013.01.068.

    PubMed 23622135
  • Larino-Noia J, Lindkvist B, Iglesias-Garcia J, Seijo-Rios S, Iglesias-Canle J, Dominguez-Munoz JE. Early and/or immediately full caloric diet versus standard refeeding in mild acute pancreatitis: a randomized open-label trial. Pancreatology. 2014 May-Jun;14(3):167-73. doi: 10.1016/j.pan.2014.02.008. Epub 2014 Mar 14.

    PubMed 24854611
  • Jacobson BC, Vander Vliet MB, Hughes MD, Maurer R, McManus K, Banks PA. A prospective, randomized trial of clear liquids versus low-fat solid diet as the initial meal in mild acute pancreatitis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2007 Aug;5(8):946-51; quiz 886. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2007.04.012. Epub 2007 Jul 5.

    PubMed 17613280
  • Sathiaraj E, Murthy S, Mansard MJ, Rao GV, Mahukar S, Reddy DN. Clinical trial: oral feeding with a soft diet compared with clear liquid diet as initial meal in mild acute pancreatitis. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2008 Sep 15;28(6):777-81. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2008.03794.x.

    PubMed 19145732
  • Li J, Xue GJ, Liu YL, Javed MA, Zhao XL, Wan MH, Chen GY, Altaf K, Huang W, Tang WF. Early oral refeeding wisdom in patients with mild acute pancreatitis. Pancreas. 2013 Jan;42(1):88-91. doi: 10.1097/MPA.0b013e3182575fb5.

    PubMed 22836861
  • Eatock FC, Chong P, Menezes N, Murray L, McKay CJ, Carter CR, Imrie CW. A randomized study of early nasogastric versus nasojejunal feeding in severe acute pancreatitis. Am J Gastroenterol. 2005 Feb;100(2):432-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2005.40587.x.

    PubMed 15667504
  • Rajkumar N, Karthikeyan VS, Ali SM, Sistla SC, Kate V. Clear liquid diet vs soft diet as the initial meal in patients with mild acute pancreatitis: a randomized interventional trial. Nutr Clin Pract. 2013 Jun;28(3):365-70. doi: 10.1177/0884533612466112. Epub 2012 Dec 13.

    PubMed 23239793
  • Banks PA, Bollen TL, Dervenis C, Gooszen HG, Johnson CD, Sarr MG, Tsiotos GG, Vege SS; Acute Pancreatitis Classification Working Group. Classification of acute pancreatitis--2012: revision of the Atlanta classification and definitions by international consensus. Gut. 2013 Jan;62(1):102-11. doi: 10.1136/gutjnl-2012-302779. Epub 2012 Oct 25.

    PubMed 23100216
  • Crockett S, Falck-Ytter Y, Wani S, Gardner TB. Acute Pancreatitis Guideline. Gastroenterology. 2018 Mar;154(4):1102. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2018.02.029. Epub 2018 Mar 2. No abstract available.

    PubMed 29501369
  • American Diabetes Association. 15. Diabetes Care in the Hospital: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes-2020. Diabetes Care. 2020 Jan;43(Suppl 1):S193-S202. doi: 10.2337/dc20-S015.

    PubMed 31862758
  • Moraes JM, Felga GE, Chebli LA, Franco MB, Gomes CA, Gaburri PD, Zanini A, Chebli JM. A full solid diet as the initial meal in mild acute pancreatitis is safe and result in a shorter length of hospitalization: results from a prospective, randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical trial. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2010 Aug;44(7):517-22. doi: 10.1097/MCG.0b013e3181c986b3.

    PubMed 20054282
  • Buxbaum J, Quezada M, Chong B, Gupta N, Yu CY, Lane C, Da B, Leung K, Shulman I, Pandol S, Wu B. The Pancreatitis Activity Scoring System predicts clinical outcomes in acute pancreatitis: findings from a prospective cohort study. Am J Gastroenterol. 2018 May;113(5):755-764. doi: 10.1038/s41395-018-0048-1. Epub 2018 Mar 15.

    PubMed 29545634

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Regular diet and Clear Liquid Diet in people with Pancreatitis and Diet, Food, and Nutrition, run by University of Southern California at 1 site in United States.

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 2 inclusion and 10 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Mar 2023. 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 United States. 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?

Results are not available in the source record.

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

Contact Patrick Chang, MD (323-409-5050, patrick.chang@med.usc.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Length of Hospitalization Stay (time frame: From date of randomization until the date of discharge, assessed up to 24 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04932785, which also lists 23 linked publications.

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 6 Mar 2023.

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