Investigating the links between chronic pancreatitis, diabetes, and pancreatic cancer
Official title: The Texas-Louisiana Alliance to Study Chronic Pancreatitis, Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer
Funded at University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr · NIH-10884517 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how chronic pancreatitis, diabetes, and pancreatic cancer are related, and it's for patients who want to help us learn more about these conditions to improve care and outcomes for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | September 5, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $322,976 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DK126365-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10884517 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis, diabetes, or pancreatic cancer, particularly those receiving care in Texas or Louisiana.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with unrelated gastrointestinal disorders or those not residing in the study's geographic areas may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how chronic pancreatitis, diabetes, and pancreatic cancer are interconnected. The team, led by experienced researchers at the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, will analyze data from various cohorts to identify patterns and risk factors. Patients may be recruited from both specialized hospitals and primary care systems, utilizing advanced data management techniques to ensure comprehensive analysis. The goal is to enhance our understanding of these conditions and improve patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prevention and treatment strategies for patients suffering from chronic pancreatitis, diabetes, and pancreatic cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the relationships between these conditions, indicating that this approach has potential for significant insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chari, Suresh T. — University of Tx Md Anderson Can Ctr
- Study coordinator: Chari, Suresh T.
Related research
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UPMC Center for Pancreatitis and Diabetes research program
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UPMC Center for Chronic Pancreatitis and Diabetes
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Chronic Pancreatitis and Related Conditions Data Center Supports Multi-Center Research
A national effort to organize and share clinical data and biosamples from people with chronic pancreatitis, pancreatogenic diabetes, and pancreatic cancer to speed biomarker discovery and new treatments.
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Diabetes after acute pancreatitis: understanding and tracking progression
A patient-focused look at how diabetes can develop after an episode of acute pancreatitis, using data from a large, ongoing study and AI insights.
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Continuation of Type 1 Diabetes in Acute Pancreatitis: UF Health and AdventHealth
A patient-facing overview of a long-term study tracking people with acute pancreatitis to understand how some develop type 1 diabetes later and what factors influence that process.
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Data Coordinating Center for Type 1 Diabetes in Acute Pancreatitis Consortium
A national effort to learn how pancreatitis-related Type 1 diabetes develops, by tracking patients and coordinating data to improve future care.
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.