Pancreatic Enzyme Suppletion in Pancreatic Cancer

PHASE4WithdrawnINTERVENTIONAL
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Timeline

Start Date

October 31, 2011

Primary Completion Date

May 31, 2013

Study Completion Date

May 31, 2013

Conditions
Adenocarcinoma of the PancreasNormal Pancreatic Exocrine Function
Interventions
OTHER

Timing of start treatment with pancreatic enzymes

Patients who are randomised to standard treatment will start taking pancreatic enzymes only if they develop steatorrhea-related symptoms in combination with at least a 10% decrease in body weight (index weight at the time of randomisation).

OTHER

Timing of start treatment with pancreatic enzymes

Patients who are allocated to the anticipative group will start enzyme suppletion immediately and receive dietary consultation after randomization, regardless of symptoms.

Trial Locations (1)

3000 WB

Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam

Sponsors
All Listed Sponsors
lead

Foundation for Liver Research

OTHER