Laparoscopic Associating Liver Partition With Portal Vein Ligation for Staged Hepatectomy (ALPPS)… (NCT06779474) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Laparoscopic Associating Liver Partition With Portal Vein Ligation for Staged Hepatectomy (ALPPS) for Colorectal Liver Metastases (CRLM)
China30 participantsStarted 2025-05-01
Plain-language summary
Associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy (ALPPS) is a procedure used for patients with initially unresectable colorectal liver metastases (CRLM). However, the procedure has been reported to be associated with high morbidity and mortality. Laparoscopic ALPPS has recently been reported as a minimally invasive technique that reduces perioperative risks. This study aimed to assess the safety and feasibility of full laparoscopic ALPPS in patients with CRLM.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Male or female subjects \> 18 years \< 75 of age.
. Imaging (CT or MRI) or pathological confirmation of liver metastasis.
. Child-Pugh grade A liver function.
. FLR/sTLV (standardized total liver volume) \< 30% (patients without underlying liver diseases)or \< 40% (patients with liver diseases, such as hepatic steatosis, cirrhosis, or liver damage after chemotherapy).
. The indication of surgery is evaluated by a multidisciplinary team attended by hepatobiliary surgeons, oncologists, hepatologists and radiologists.
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
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Incidence of Adverse Events
Timeframe: within the first 90 days after the first stage of ALPPS