Intraoperative Biodegradable Stent Placement to Reduce Complications After Pancreatoduodenectomy (NCT06205693) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Intraoperative Biodegradable Stent Placement to Reduce Complications After Pancreatoduodenectomy
Denmark50 participantsStarted 2023-10-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of this prospective, randomized, blinded clinical superiority trial is to establish intraoperative placement of biodegradable stents in the pancreatojejunostomy as a safe, effective, and feasible preventive measure against pancreatic fistula following pancreatoduodenectomy.
The investigators hypothesize that intraoperative placement of biodegradable stents in the pancreatojejunostomy is safe and can reduce the risk of pancreatic leakage following pancreatoduodenectomy in patients who have not undergone PBD.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients undergoing a pancreatoduodenectomy
. Patients aged 18 or above
. Patients who have given an informed consent
Exclusion criteria
. Patients who do not or cannot give an informed consent.
. Patients with at a high risk or with previous history of multiple thrombo-embolic diseases or bleeding disorders.
. Patients undergoing active immunosuppressive therapy.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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?
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