Pancreatic Cancer: Testing Enzyme Therapy

We are studying whether pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy can help patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer gain weight and improve their nutrition. This may enhance their quality of life and ability to handle chemotherapy.

6-12 months ≤5 visits Monitoring phase (IV)Post-Trial Drug Access No Placebo Partially Remote Standard Medicines OralGastroenterologyOncology

What diseases are being studied?

Health conditions and diseases that the clinical trial is designed to study and treat.

Who can participate in the clinical trial?

These questions help us understand your situation so we can let the trial team know whether you might be a potential match. This is not a medical evaluation and is not part of the official screening, the study doctor will make the final decision..

What medicines are being studied?

Medicines that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These medicines are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Kreon – Kapseln

Kreon capsules are a digestive enzyme medicine that helps people who can't digest food properly because their pancreas doesn't make enough enzymes.

Pankreas-Pulver Vom Schwein (Pankreatin) Laves

Pankreas-Pulver Vom Schwein (Pankreatin) Laves is a medicine that helps people digest food when their pancreas doesn't produce enough digestive enzymes.

What active substances are being studied?

Active substances that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These substances are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Pancreas Powder

Pancreas Powder is a substance containing digestive enzymes used to help people digest food when their pancreas doesn't produce enough enzymes.

Pancreas Powder From Porcine

Pancreas powder from porcine supplies digestive enzymes to help people digest food when the pancreas cannot produce enough.

What similar medicines might you know?

Don't worry if you don't know the medicines tested in the trial. There is a chance you have heard about the similar medicines. Check the list below to see if you are familiar with any of them.

Cotazym

Creon

Creon For Children

Where is the clinical trial being conducted?

Locations and medical facilities where this clinical trial is currently recruiting or conducting research. Select the locations where you would like to participate.

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Istituto San Raffaele

Pancreas Translational and Clinical Research Center

Vimodrone, Italy

Hospital Universitario De Navarra

Digestivo

Barañáin, Spain

Complexo Hospitalario Universitario De Santiago

Digestivo

Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Sponsor: Fundacion Instituto De Investigacion Sanitaria De Santiago De Compostela

Last updated: Nov 26, 2025

Disclaimer: Parts of this content have been automatically extracted from the EU Clinical Trials registry. While we strive for accuracy, please always contact the trial site or sponsor directly for correct and official information before making any decisions about participation. View on EU Clinical Trials.