🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-04-01
Novel Cellular Therapy for the Treatment of Pain Associated With Chronic Pancreatitis (NCT05925036)
🟢 Recruiting Phase1 💊 Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this clinical trial is to test whether adult stem cells, called mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) collected from the patient's bone marrow can help reduce pain caused by chronic pancreatitis and improve pancreatic function.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC — Charleston, South Carolina
Age range: 18 Years to 75 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC — Charleston, South Carolina
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (843) 792-2813
Email: leah.benn@va.gov
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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- Pancreatic Quantitative Sensory Testing (P-QST) — Cincinnati, Ohio
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- VR Pilot for Pancreatitis — Los Angeles, California
- Palatable Elemental Diet for Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Chronic Pancreatitis — Redwood City, California
Explore by condition: All Chronic Pancreatitis clinical trials
💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.