CompletedNot Applicable

Coffee After Pancreatic Surgery

Italy204 participantsStarted 2020-01-05

Plain-language summary

Postoperative ileus is a common complication after major abdominal surgery. A positive effect of coffee to bowel movement has been described after colorectal and gynecologic interventions. The objective of this randomised controlled trial is to investigate whether the implementation of a fast track protocol with early coffee consumption accelerates the recovery of bowel function after pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Elective open pancreaticoduodenectomy * Age ≥ 18 years * American Society Anesthesiologists (ASA) score ≤ 3 * Ability of the subject to understand aims and clinical consequences of the trial * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * American Society Anesthesiologists (ASA) score ≥ 4 * Need for early postoperative Intensive Care Unit care * Need for naso-gastric tube on postoperative day one * Intolerance to coffee * Refuse to assume coffee * Pregnancy * Surgical procedures performed different from pancreaticoduodenectomy * Impaired mental status or language problems

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

First Bowel Movement

Timeframe: 96 hours.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04205058

SponsorAzienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-01-05

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