Octreotide Microspheres for Preventing Pancreatic Fistula
230 participantsStarted 2026-04-01
Plain-language summary
This study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter phase III clinical trial designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of octreotide microspheres in preventing pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Subjects voluntarily participate in this study and sign the informed consent form;
* Age ≥18 and ≤80 years old, both males and females are eligible;
* Preoperative imaging assessment indicates the corresponding disease is surgically resectable;
* Planned to undergo distal pancreatectomy;
* Female subjects of childbearing potential must agree to use reliable methods of contraception from the time of signing the informed consent form until at least 120 days after administration of the study drug. A negative HCG test result within 7 days prior to initiating study treatment is required, and they must not be lactating;
* Male subjects with partners of childbearing potential must agree to use reliable methods of contraception from the time of signing the informed consent form until at least 120 days after administration of the study drug; during the same period, male patients must also agree not to donate sperm.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Cirrhosis or chronic active hepatitis;
* Presence of malabsorption syndrome, short bowel syndrome, or choleretic diarrhea that cannot be effectively controlled;
* Acute cholecystitis;
* Uncontrolled infection, or history of immunodeficiency, including a positive HIV test;
* International Normalized Ratio (INR) \>1.5, or use of medication affecting prothrombin time (PT) or activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT);
* Patients scheduled for total pancreatectomy;
* History of pancreatic resection surgery;
* Concurrent severe ca…
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.