Diabetes that appears after acute pancreatitis
Data Coordinating Center for the Type 1 Diabetes in Acute Pancreatitis Consortium
Following adults who recently had acute pancreatitis to learn how and when diabetes can start afterward.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hershey, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11234528 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
I would join a group of adults who recently had acute pancreatitis and get regular check-ups and tests so researchers can watch who develops diabetes and when. The project aims to enroll up to 1,200 people, with many entering long-term follow-up, and collects blood tests, clinical exams, and immune and genetic measurements. Data from 10 clinical centers and a central coordinating center are pooled to look for early signs, risk factors, and the biological mechanisms behind diabetes after pancreatitis. The team uses this information to identify which subgroups are most at risk and how progression happens over time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults (age 21 and older) who recently experienced an episode of acute pancreatitis and are willing to attend initial and follow-up study visits.
Not a fit: People without a history of acute pancreatitis, children, or those who already had type 1 diabetes before their pancreatitis episode are unlikely to benefit directly from enrolling.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could help doctors detect and prevent diabetes that starts after pancreatitis and focus follow-up care on people most likely to develop it.
How similar studies have performed: Smaller observational studies have suggested a link between pancreatitis and later diabetes, but this larger, multi-center prospective cohort is a newer effort to provide stronger evidence.
Where this research is happening
Hershey, United States
- Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr — Hershey, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chinchilli, Vernon M — Pennsylvania State Univ Hershey Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Chinchilli, Vernon M
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 below.