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Chyle Leak After Pancreatic Surgery

Germany86 participantsStarted 2017-05-31

Plain-language summary

Currently it is unclear whether postoperative chyle leak (CL) after pancreatic surgery requires treatment. Thus, the present study aims to compare dietary treatment of CL with drain removal despite of persistent CL.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Written informed consent * Pancreatic surgery of any kind Exclusion Criteria: * Liver cirrhosis \> Child-Pugh grade A * History of portal vein thrombosis * Portal Hypertension Dropout Criteria: * Irresectable Tumor (no surgical resection) * Biochemical leak or postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF)5 * Serous drainage on POD 5 * Peritoneal carcinomatosis * Portal vein thrombosis * Postoperative bile leak * Drain volume \>1000ml on POD5

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Postoperative morbidity

Timeframe: 30 days postoperatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03079986

SponsorLudwig-Maximilians - University of Munich

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-04-30

Contact for this trial

Jan D'Haese, M.D.

+49894400712210 jan.dhaese@med.uni-muenchen.de

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.