Aspirin before and after surgery for pancreatic head cancer
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking aspirin (a common pain reliever and blood thinner) before and after surgery for pancreatic head cancer can improve outcomes. It may help reduce the chance of cancer returning or spreading.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with or are suspected to have pancreatic head cancer that can be removed with surgery.
- You are scheduled for a specific type of surgery called a pancreaticoduodenectomy (also known as a Whipple procedure).
- You are generally able to care for yourself (ECOG score of 2 or less).
- You are not currently taking blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like aspirin, clopidogrel, or warfarin).
- You do not have advanced liver, kidney, or heart disease, and you are not allergic to aspirin.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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