Clinical Trial: Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine on GI Function Recovery and Nutrition Support in SAP

Study Status: Not yet recruiting
Recruit Status: Unknown status
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine on Gastrointestinal Function Recovery and Nutrition Support in Severe Acute Pancreatitis

Brief Summary: With multicenter randomized control clinical evaluation investigations, the effect of traditional Chinese medicine on gastrointestinal function recovery and nutrition support in early stage of severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) was evaluated, and the therapeutic effects, safety and indications assured. Drawing in latest research fruits at home and abroad, a clinical practical guideline would be formed, to be popularized all over China.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Tianjin Nankai Hospital

Current Primary Outcome:

  • Mortality [ Time Frame: endpoint of the trial ]
  • Morbidity [ Time Frame: endpoint of the trial ]
  • Hospitalization days [ Time Frame: endpoint of the trial ]
  • Total expenses [ Time Frame: endpoint of the trial ]


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

  • G-I tract function: nature of abdominal pain, intra-abdominal pressure, number of bowel movements [ Time Frame: The above criteria should be tested on admission, and 24h, 48h and 72h later, 5d, 7d, and 2wks after admission, and on the day of discharge ]
  • Parameters of nutrition [ Time Frame: The above criteria should be tested on admission, and 24h, 48h and 72h later, 5d, 7d, and 2wks after admission, and on the day of discharge ]


Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Tianjin Nankai Hospital

Dates:
Date Received: July 26, 2007
Date Started: October 2007
Date Completion: October 2010
Last Updated: July 29, 2007
Last Verified: July 2007