Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency MedDRA version: 8.1 Level: PT Classification code 10033628 Term: Pancreatic insufficiency
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Subject must be = 18 years. 2. Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency after pancreatectomy has to be proven by a CFA value =65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Unwillingness to participate and/or no signed informed consent 2. Subjects with recurrent tumours 3. Subjects with pancreatic surgery due to acute necrotizing pancreatitis. 4. Investigational drug intake within 30 days prior to the study entry 5. Ileus or acute abdomen 6. Current excessive intake of alcohol or drug abuse 7. Hypersensitivity to porcine proteins / pancreatin
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main Objective: To demonstrate superior efficacy of Creon® 25 000 Minimicrospheres™ over placebo.;Secondary Objective: To investigate the effect of Creon® 25 000 Minimicrospheres™ on CNA (coefficient of nitrogen absorption), stool fat, stool weight, nutritional laboratory parameters (total protein, triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, retinol-binding protein, pre-albumin, albumin, transferrin,), clinical symptomatology (stool frequency, stool consistency, abdominal pain, flatulence, appetite). Quality of life (QoL) using SF-36® Health Survey, Body Mass Index (BMI) To evaluate the short- and long-term safety and tolerability of Creon® 25 000 Minimicrospheres™, including vital signs, safety laboratory values and adverse events.;Primary end point(s): The change in CFA (coefficient of fat absorption) from baseline (i.e. during the run-in period) to the end of double blind treatment. | — |
Countries
Bulgaria, Germany, Hungary, Italy