Evaluating the Efficacy of RELiZORB in Managing Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Tube-fed Pancreatitis Patients
A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Immobilized Lipase (RELiZORB) During Enteral Nutrition in Patients With Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Secondary to Acute Pancreatitis
Massachusetts General Hospital
60 participants
Mar 28, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This research aims to improve the management of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI), a condition that can develop after pancreatitis, a painful inflammation of the pancreas. EPI occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough enzymes to help the body properly digest food. While pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) is commonly used to manage EPI symptoms, it can be challenging for people who rely on feeding tubes. RELiZORB, could help these patients by simplifying the delivery of the enzymes they need. However, RELiZORB has only been studied in people with EPI caused by cystic fibrosis, so its effectiveness in pancreatitis patients remains unknown. This study aims to determine whether RELiZORB is effective for individuals requiring feeding tube support after pancreatitis.
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Interventions
RELiZORB (immobilized lipase) is a therapeutic device designed to enhance fat absorption in patients receiving enteral tube feedings. It works by hydrolyzing fats found in enteral formulas. RELiZORB is a single-use cartridge that connects in-line with enteral feeding sets. It contains lipase covalently bound to small polymer beads, forming a complex called iLipase, which remains within the cartridge. As the enteral formula passes through the cartridge, its fat content is hydrolyzed upon contact with iLipase. This process is especially beneficial for the absorption of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, which require hydrolysis by pancreatic lipase for proper intestinal absorption. RELiZORB is compatible with a wide variety of commercially available enteral formulas.
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NCT06691893