A Pilot Study of Scrambler Therapy for Painful Chronic Pancreatitis
The investigators will enroll adults with chronic pancreatitis who have persistent abdominal pain not relieved by standard treatments. This study will test the feasibility and effectiveness of Scrambler Therapy, a non-invasive FDA-cleared device that delivers non-pain electrical signals through the skin to retrain the brain's pain perception. Participants will undergo 5-10 treatment sessions and be followed for 3 months with standardized pain scores and quality-of-life assessments. The goal is to generate pilot data to support larger studies of Scrambler Therapy as a novel option for pancreatic pain.
• Adults aged 18 years and older
• Diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis with refractory abdominal pain
• Able to provide written informed consent in English
• Sufficient English language ability to complete study questionnaires
• Reliable and regular access to a phone for follow-up