Clinical Trials

Several clinical trials evaluate pancreatic dysfunction, including acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, pancreatic fistula, and postoperative complications. These actively recruiting and completed protocols range from Phase I and Phase II evaluations to observational registries and single-center prospective studies. Sponsoring entities encompass both academic medical research institutions and biotechnology companies.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT06023771 Recruiting
Acute Pancreatitis
Peking Union Medical College Hospital
2023-10 --
NCT05450627 Recruiting
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Hospital Clinico Universitario de Santiago
2021-06-01 --
NCT05132309 Completed
Chronic Pancreatitis|Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency
Federal Research and Clinical Center of Physical-Chemical Medicine|Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry
2020-11-01 --
NCT04195347 Recruiting
Acute Pancreatitis
St. Jude Children''s Research Hospital|CalciMedica Inc.
2020-09-04 Phase 1|Phase 2
NCT04917172 Completed
Acute Pancreatitis|Pancreatic Fistula|Postoperative Complications
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona
2019-04-10 --

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Pancreatin is an enzymatic mixture comprising amylase, lipase, and protease that directly hydrolyzes dietary starches, lipids, and proteins into absorbable oligosaccharides, fatty acids, and amino acids within the intestinal lumen. By compensating for endogenous pancreatic enzyme deficiencies and facilitating gastrointestinal nutrient absorption, this catalytic activity restores digestive function and addresses clinical conditions such as exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, chronic pancreatitis, and acute pancreatitis.

Appendix RUO and cGMP Quality Standards

Quality Dimension RUO (Research Use Only) cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice)
Clinical Applicability Prohibited in human clinical trials or medical diagnostics. Mandatory for human clinical trials (Phase I–III) and therapies.
Regulatory Status Non-regulated grade; exempt from drug manufacturing laws. Legally enforced by health authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA, NMPA).
Facility Environment Unclassified analytical or research laboratories. Validated Cleanrooms (ISO Class 5–8) with continuous monitoring.
Quality Control Basic purity and activity testing. Rigorous safety release testing (Sterility, Endotoxin, Mycoplasma).
Process Validation Basic equipment calibration; no process validation required. Full qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and complete batch records.
Quality Assurance Vendor self-declared without required formal QMS. Mandatory QA/QC unit, Change Control, CAPA, and vendor audits.
Regulatory Impact High risk of IND rejection if used as a critical raw material. Required for IND/NDA filings, supported by Drug Master Files (DMF).

Footnotes

Regulatory Note: Governed by FDA (21 CFR Parts 210/211/312), EMA (EudraLex Vol 4), ICH Guidelines (E6/Q7/Q9/Q10), and compendial standards (USP <71>/<85>/<1043>).

Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.