Study of Porcine Fibrin Sealant in Preventing Cervical Anastomotic Leakage (PLACE030) (NCT03847857) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Porcine Fibrin Sealant in Preventing Cervical Anastomotic Leakage (PLACE030)
China360 participantsStarted 2019-02-21
Plain-language summary
The primary objective is to evaluate the efficacy and assess the role of Porcine Fibrin Sealant (Bioseal®) in preventing cervical anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy in the patients with resectable thoracic esophageal cancer and gastroesophageal junction cancer.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. Histologic diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma or adenocarcinoma of thoracic esophageal carcinoma or gastroesophageal junction cancer with Stage T1-4aN0-3M0, according to 8th edition of Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) staging system
. More than 6 months of expected survival
. Age ranges from 18 to75 years
. Absolute white blood cells count ≥4.0×109/L, neutrophil ≥1.5×109/L, platelets ≥100.0×109/L, hemoglobin ≥90g/L, and normal functions of liver and kidney.
. WHO performance status (PS) of 0-1
. Informed consent will be obtained before the study
Exclusion criteria
. Patients who have undergone definitive chemoradiotherapy
. Patients with concomitant hemorrhagic disease
. Patients with other uncontrollable status that cannot tolerate surgery
. Patients with known hypersensitivity to the porcine fibrin sealant product
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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Incidence of postoperative cervical anastomotic leakage
Timeframe: within the first 3 months after esophagectomy