About this trial
Exploratory evaluation comparing the addition of Shouhui Constipation Capsules to standard pancreatic enzyme therapy for improving exocrine pancreatic function in patients after pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Age: 18-80 years old;
Pathologically confirmed pancreatic cancer and underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy(involved removing 50% of the pancreas, leaving 50% of the pancreas, ensuring balanced grouping);
Presence of EPI symptoms (such as steatorrhea) and/or constipation (Bristol type 1-2, with <3 bowel movements per week);
Have informed consent and be proficient in using smartphone apps;
Disqualifiers
Allergic to pancreatic enzyme (porcine-derived protein allergy) or any ingredient of Shouhui Tongbian Capsules;
Have a history of liver damage caused by Polygonum multiflorum;
Combined with intestinal obstruction, severe hepatic and renal insufficiency (Child-Pugh Class C, eGFR < 30 ml/min), etc;
Pregnant or lactating women;
Trial design
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Shouhui Tongbian Capsules
DrugShouhui Tongbian Capsules are taken orally, 2 capsules per dose, 3 times daily;Pancreatin enteric-coated capsules are administered at the clinically conventional dosage; for a continuous period of 12 weeks.
Pancreatin Enteric-Coated Capsules
DrugPancreatin enteric-coated capsules are administered at the clinically conventional dosage,for a continuous period of 12 weeks.
Treatment groups
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
Improvement effect on pancreatic exocrine function
Change in fecal elastase-1 concentration (μg/g) from baseline to Week 12
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