Understanding diabetes development after acute pancreatitis
Clinical, Radiologic and Biochemical Factors Related to Diabetes Development after Acute Pancreatitis
['FUNDING_U01'] · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · NIH-10896416
This study is looking at how having acute pancreatitis might lead to diabetes, and it’s for people who have had this condition; researchers will check for certain antibodies, use special imaging to look at the pancreas, and gather information about different risk factors to better understand this connection.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10896416 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the factors that contribute to the development of diabetes in patients who have experienced acute pancreatitis. It aims to identify specific autoantibodies, utilize advanced imaging techniques to analyze pancreatic tissue, and develop a machine learning model that incorporates various patient-related risk factors. By examining these elements, the research seeks to provide a clearer understanding of how diabetes can arise following an episode of acute pancreatitis. Patients may be monitored and assessed through clinical evaluations and imaging studies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have recently experienced an episode of acute pancreatitis and are at risk for developing diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who have not had acute pancreatitis or those with pre-existing diabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management strategies for patients at risk of developing diabetes after acute pancreatitis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown varying results regarding diabetes development after pancreatitis, indicating that this research could provide novel insights into the condition.
Where this research is happening
BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES
- JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY — BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SINGH, VIKESH — JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: SINGH, VIKESH
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.
Conditions: Autoimmune Diabetes, Autoimmune Diseases