enzyme suppletion Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients considered for this trial: - are older than 18 years. - suffer from EPI caused by CP. - Fecal Elastase
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The following are considered as exclusion criteria: - Subjects who are unwilling or unable to understand and participate in the study and sign the informed consent. - Any known gastro-intestinal disease or major gastrointestinal or pancreatic surgery that could potentially affect the intestinal absorption or metabolism of fat - Gastroparesis of any aetiology - Hypersensitivity to pork protein - Acute pancreatitis - Limited life-expectancy of
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary endpoint is the faecal fat absorption. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary objectives are: 1. Change in enzyme dose after intervention 2. Improvement of complaints (e.g. steatorrhoea, abdominal cramps, abdominal pain). 5. Change in dietary habits 6. Patient satisfaction 7. Quality of life 3. Evaluation of the nutritional status | — |
Countries
Netherlands