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Pancrelipase

Generic Name
Pancrelipase
Drug Type
Biotech
CAS Number
53608-75-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
FQ3DRG0N5K
Background

Pancrelipase, in general, is composed of a mixture of pancreatic enzymes which include amylases, lipases, and proteases. These enzymes are extracted from porcine pancreatic glands. The pancrelipase mixture was developed by Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc and FDA approved on April 12, 2010. For further information on the components of this mixture please visit Pancrelipase amylase, Pancrelipase protease and Pancrelipase lipase.

Indication

The use of pancrelipase amylase is part of the pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy. This therapy is indicated for the treatment of pancreatic insufficiency attributed to cystic fibrosis, chronic pancreatitis or any other medically defined pancreatic disease that might require it. Pancreatic diseases are associated with the deterioration of pancreatic parenchyma and of the dual physiological functions of the pancreas. Once established, pancreatic insufficiency results in malnutrition, weight loss, and steatorrhea.

Associated Conditions
Aerophagy, Deficiency Digestive enzymes, Diarrhea, Dyspepsia, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Flatulence, Gastrointestinal Discomfort, Pancreatic Insufficiency, Post Operative Gas, Pre-operative Gas, Fat malabsorption, Meteorism
Associated Therapies
Bile Duct Disorders, Carbohydrate Digestion, Digestive Aid, Fat Digestion, Liver Metabolism, Protein Digestion

A Study to Compare US Marketed Creon Manufactured With a Modernized Process at an Alternate Manufacturing Site and Manufactured With the Approved Manufacturing Process at an Alternate Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Site, in Participants With Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Due to Cystic Fibrosis

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Cystic Fibrosis
Interventions
First Posted Date
2019-04-23
Last Posted Date
2023-09-28
Lead Sponsor
AbbVie
Target Recruit Count
36
Registration Number
NCT03924947
Locations
🇺🇸

Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center Main Hospital /ID# 164574, Richmond, Virginia, United States

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Nationwide Children's Hospital /ID# 225628, Columbus, Ohio, United States

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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics /ID# 164551, Iowa City, Iowa, United States

and more 10 locations

A Study of Creon (Pancrelipase) in Resected and Non-resected Pancreatic Cancer Participants With Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)

Phase 4
Terminated
Conditions
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI)
Interventions
Drug: Placebo
First Posted Date
2019-03-01
Last Posted Date
2023-06-05
Lead Sponsor
AbbVie
Target Recruit Count
1
Registration Number
NCT03859869
Locations
🇺🇸

Fox Chase Cancer Center /ID# 202288, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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NorthShore University HealthSystem /ID# 209026, Evanston, Illinois, United States

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East Carolina University /ID# 206661, Greenville, North Carolina, United States

and more 30 locations

Study of Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement on Completion of Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Resected Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

Phase 2
Terminated
Conditions
Pancreatic Cancer
Interventions
First Posted Date
2018-03-19
Last Posted Date
2020-08-03
Lead Sponsor
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Target Recruit Count
4
Registration Number
NCT03469258
Locations
🇺🇸

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Equivalence Study to Compare Two Strengths of Creon in China

Phase 3
Conditions
Pancreatic Insufficiency
Interventions
First Posted Date
2018-03-01
Last Posted Date
2021-11-24
Lead Sponsor
Abbott
Target Recruit Count
60
Registration Number
NCT03450772
Locations
🇨🇳

Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China

PERT for Treatment of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Patients With Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer

Phase 1
Terminated
Conditions
Pancreatic Insufficiency
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Enzyme Abnormality
Interventions
Drug: Placebo Oral Capsule
First Posted Date
2016-12-07
Last Posted Date
2021-03-15
Lead Sponsor
Massimo Raimondo, M.D.
Target Recruit Count
16
Registration Number
NCT02985801
Locations
🇺🇸

Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, United States

CREON for the Treatment of Post-RYGB Hypoglycemia

Phase 1
Terminated
Conditions
Hypoglycemia
Interventions
Other: Diet
Other: Placebo
First Posted Date
2016-04-12
Last Posted Date
2023-10-26
Lead Sponsor
East Carolina University
Target Recruit Count
5
Registration Number
NCT02733848

Trial of Pancreatic Enzyme Supplements (Pancrelipase) for Treating Pain in Patients With Chronic Pancreatitis

Phase 2
Withdrawn
Conditions
Pancreatitis
Interventions
Drug: placebo
First Posted Date
2016-03-11
Last Posted Date
2018-02-27
Lead Sponsor
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Registration Number
NCT02706236
Locations
🇺🇸

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States

Pancreatic Enzyme Supplementation for Celiac Disease

Phase 4
Terminated
Conditions
Celiac Disease
Interventions
First Posted Date
2015-06-18
Last Posted Date
2021-05-12
Lead Sponsor
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Target Recruit Count
21
Registration Number
NCT02475369
Locations
🇺🇸

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Efficacy and Safety Study of Creon IR in Subjects With Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency Due to Cystic Fibrosis

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Subjects With Cystic Fibrosis
Interventions
First Posted Date
2015-04-14
Last Posted Date
2016-04-04
Lead Sponsor
Abbott
Target Recruit Count
70
Registration Number
NCT02415959
Locations
🇨🇿

Dětská nemocnice FN Brno, Centrum pro cystickou fibrozu, Brno, Czech Republic

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Klinika nemocí plicních a TBC, Brno, Czech Republic

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Magyar Imre Kórház, Ajka, Hungary

and more 14 locations

Improving Treatment of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infection in Cystic Fibrosis

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Cystic Fibrosis
Interventions
First Posted Date
2015-02-26
Last Posted Date
2021-02-11
Lead Sponsor
University of Colorado, Denver
Target Recruit Count
31
Registration Number
NCT02372383
Locations
🇺🇸

Children's Hospital Colroado, Aurora, Colorado, United States

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