Scope of Practice of Today's Hepatopancreatobiliary SurgeonsNCT05075733
Current Scope of Practice of Today's Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgeons: A Survey of AHPBA Members
An observational study of Scope of Practice of Today's Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgeons, run by Henry Ford Health System at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The development of multiple training pathways to foster competent hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgeons has led to a diverse group of surgical subspecialists. The objective of our study was to determine the current scope of practice of today's HPB surgeons. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 100 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Scope of Practice of Today's Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgeons
- What is being tested?
- Survey
- How many people
- 172 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 1 Dec 2014to 1 Feb 2015
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 100 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Member of Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
Who may be able to join
- Member of Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
Who cannot join
- No or non-functioning email address
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Ascension Providence Hospital
Southfield, Michigan, 48075
About this study
Official title: The Current Scope of Practice of Today's Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgeons: A Survey of Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association Members
The development of multiple training pathways to foster competent hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgeons has led to a diverse group of surgical subspecialists. The objective of our study was to determine the current scope of practice of today's HPB surgeons. An online survey was sent to all the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association's members to assess the current scope of practice of today's HPB surgeons. We found very few surgeons run a solo HPB practice, so changes may be needed in HPB training to provide uniformity and enhance the scope of practice for future HPB surgeons.
- Being tested
- Survey
- Keywords
- survey, AHPBA
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
SurveyOther
Survey was sent to all the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association's members
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Survey outcome 1
Response to survey
Measured: December 2014 - February 2015
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Oct 2021
- Study start1 Dec 2014
- Primary completion1 Feb 2015
- Study completion1 Feb 2015
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Scope of Practice of Today's Hepatopancreatobiliary SurgeonsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Henry Ford Health SystemThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 172 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Henry Ford Health System
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05075733
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRBNET#0000000
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 30 Sep 2021
- Last updated
- 10 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 10 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Current Scope of Practice of Today's Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgeons: A Survey of Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association Members
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05075733
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IRBNET#0000000
- Keywords
- survey, AHPBA
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 172 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Henry Ford Health SystemUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Dec 2014 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Feb 2015 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Feb 2015 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Oct 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The development of multiple training pathways to foster competent hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgeons has led to a diverse group of surgical subspecialists. The objective of our study was to determine the current scope of practice of today's HPB surgeons. An online survey was sent to all the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association's members to assess the current scope of practice of today's HPB surgeons. We found very few surgeons run a solo HPB practice, so changes may be needed in HPB training to provide uniformity and enhance the scope of practice for future HPB surgeons.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 100 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Member of Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Member of Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- No or non-functioning email address
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| SurveySurvey was sent to all the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association's members | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Survey outcome 1
Time frame: December 2014 - February 2015
Response to survey
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 10 Aug 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Scope of Practice of Today's Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgeons, run by Henry Ford Health System at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Survey outcome 1 (time frame: December 2014 - February 2015). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 10 Aug 2026.