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Creon Use in Coeliac Patients With Low Faecal Pancreatic Elastase

Launched by SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · May 28, 2013

Trial Information

Current as of May 13, 2025

Terminated

Keywords

Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency Faecal Elastase Diarrhoea Coeliac Creon Gastrointestinal

ClinConnect Summary

No description provided

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • patients with coeliac disease and having chronic diarrhoea (\>3 loose/ liquid motions a day for more than 4 weeks)
  • Patients with a low faecal elastase (\<200 ug/g),
  • Patients aged 16 years or over
  • Patient able to give written consent to participate
  • Patient not currently on Creon
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Patients with normal faecal elastase (\> 201ug/g),
  • Patients under the age of 16
  • Patients allergic to pork or any pig product (advice from the drug manufacturer)
  • Patients that are pregnant or are breast-feeding
  • Patients taking alternative medication that could affect bowel frequency
  • Where an alternative diagnosis for the chronic diarrhoea is established, these patients will be excluded from the trial
  • Patients who are unable to speak or understand English

About Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a leading healthcare institution in the UK, dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care, advancing medical research, and fostering education and training in the health sector. As a prominent sponsor of clinical trials, the Trust collaborates with various stakeholders to facilitate innovative research initiatives that aim to improve treatment outcomes and enhance patient safety. With a commitment to excellence, the organization leverages its extensive clinical expertise and resources to support the development of new therapies and interventions, ultimately contributing to the advancement of healthcare practices both locally and globally.

Locations

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

David S Sanders, FRCP

Principal Investigator

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Timeline

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Estimated completion

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