Testing a food supplement to prevent severe pancreatitis complications

This trial is testing whether tributyrin, a food supplement, can help prevent serious complications in people who have just been diagnosed with acute pancreatitis (sudden pancreas inflammation). Researchers believe this supplement may help protect your gut and reduce the risk of dangerous infections or organ failure that can happen in severe pancreatitis. Half of participants will receive the active supplement, and half will receive a placebo (inactive look-alike) to see if the medication actually makes a difference.

Acute pancreatitis is a serious condition that sends many people to the hospital, and about 1 in 5 patients develop life-threatening complications like organ failure or infections. Currently, there is no safe, early treatment available to prevent these serious problems. This medication is being studied because laboratory research suggests it may strengthen your gut barrier and reduce harmful inflammation, potentially stopping these dangerous complications before they start.