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ArticleIndian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology2026

Quality of life in recurrent acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis: A prospective cross-sectional comparative bicentric study.

Amith Viswanath, Nicholas Vijay Rao, Megha Sharma, Rajesh S, Yugalakshmi A, Sumathy J, Gauri Kumbhar, Ajith Thomas, Reuben Thomas Kurien, Jayanta Samanta and 1 more

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Amith ViswanathDepartment of Medical Gastroenterology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 632 004, India.
Nicholas Vijay RaoDepartment of Medical Gastroenterology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 632 004, India.
Megha SharmaDepartment of Medical Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160 012, India.
Rajesh SDepartment of Medical Gastroenterology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 632 004, India.
Yugalakshmi ANursing Services, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 632 004, India.
Sumathy JNursing Services, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 632 004, India.
Gauri KumbharDepartment of Medical Gastroenterology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 632 004, India.
Ajith ThomasDepartment of Medical Gastroenterology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 632 004, India.
Reuben Thomas KurienDepartment of Medical Gastroenterology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 632 004, India.
Jayanta SamantaDepartment of Medical Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160 012, India.
Sudipta Dhar ChowdhuryDepartment of Medical Gastroenterology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 632 004, India. sudiptadharchowdhury@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6484-0218

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Christian Medical College, Vellore IRB No.11816 dated 30/01/2019
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BACKGROUND AND

objectivesRecurrent acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis are disorders associated with significant morbidity. Despite increased awareness of quality-of-life impairment in these conditions, data comparing quality of life between chronic pancreatitis (CP) and recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP) remains limited, particularly in Indian populations. This study aimed at assessing and comparing the quality of life in patients with CP and RAP compared to healthy controls.

methodsThis prospective cross-sectional bicentric study enrolled patients from two tertiary care centers in India between 2019 and 2024. Quality of life was evaluated using the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30). Demographic characteristics, risk factors, complications and treatments were recorded for all participants. Statistical analysis included a comparison of quality-of-life domains across groups and a reliability assessment of the questionnaire.

resultsThe study comprised 216 participants: 54 CP patients (mean age 26.8 ± 9.4 years, 59.3% male), 54 RAP patients (28.4 ± 10.4 years, 79.6% male) and 108 age-matched healthy controls. Idiopathic etiology predominated in both groups (CP: 94.4%, RAP: 68.5%). CP patients demonstrated significantly lower body mass index (BMI) (20.2 ± 2.4 vs. 24.1 ± 4.5 kg/m

conclusionsOur findings demonstrate significant quality of life impairment in CP patients, particularly affecting emotional and physical functioning domains. The relatively preserved quality of life in recurrent acute pancreatitis patients suggests a critical window of opportunity for intervention before progression to chronic disease.

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Chronic pancreatitisEORTCPancreasPancreatitisQuality of lifeRecurrent acute pancreatitis

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