Glue injection to prevent pancreatic leaks after Whipple surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests injecting a medical glue into the pancreas during a Whipple procedure to see if it can prevent leaks. It may help people with a soft pancreas and small pancreatic duct.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a Whipple procedure to try to cure a tumor in your pancreas.
- Your pancreas is soft, not hard or scarred.
- The main duct in your pancreas is smaller than 3 mm.
- You do not have an active infection where the surgery will happen.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you do not have uncontrolled bleeding problems.
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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