Diabetes After Acute Pancreatitis: Understanding Causes and Care
Official title: University of Minnesota Clinical Center for the Study of Acute Pancreatitis and Diabetes
Funded at University of Minnesota · NIH-11413733 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide research effort is studying how diabetes develops after an episode of acute pancreatitis in adults to improve prevention and treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project start | September 17, 2020 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $492,800 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DK127367-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-11413733 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with a history of acute pancreatitis who are willing to participate in long-term follow-up and related testing.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without a history of acute pancreatitis or those not willing to participate in follow-up assessments may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project continues as part of a national consortium to follow adults who have had acute pancreatitis and track how many go on to develop diabetes, what factors predict it, and how their pancreas functions change over time. The study will collect health information, conduct endocrine assessments, and explore immune factors that might drive diabetes after pancreatitis. By pooling data from diverse participants, researchers aim to clarify risk factors and mechanisms to guide better care. Participants may be asked to stay in follow-up visits and provide relevant health information and samples.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to earlier detection and tailored management of diabetes after pancreatitis, potentially reducing complications.
How similar studies have gone: Prior DREAM studies have shown good recruitment and high retention, suggesting feasibility for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bellin, Melena D. — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Bellin, Melena D.
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.