Clinical trials: Whipple Procedure
Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Cancer
Effects of Preoperative Immunonutrition in Patients Undergoing Pancreaticoduodenectomy
The purpose of this study is to determine whether preoperative immunonutrition is effective on infectious complication and Th1/Th2 differentiation in patients with pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Trial name
- EPIPD (NCT01256034)
- Testing
- Oral IMPACT
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Chiba University
Surgical Site Infection, Pancreatic Neoplasms
Comparison Between Wound Vacuum Dressing and Standard Closure to Reduce Rates of Surgical Site Infections
Pancreaticoduodenectomy is associated with high perioperative morbidity, with surgical site infection (SSIs) being one of the most common complications.
- Conditions
- Surgical Site Infection, Pancreatic Neoplasms, Pancreatic Cancer, Chemotherapy Effects
- Trial name
- NCT03021668
- Testing
- Prevena Peel & Place Dressing, Standard Closure of the Surgical Incision
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Acute Lung Injury, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Imaging of Peri-operative (periOP) Lung Injury
The aim of study is to determine if 99mTc Annexin V-128 (AxV- 128/Tc) single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)-computed tomography (CT) can detect perioperative lung injury.
- Trial name
- NCT02978885
- Testing
- SPECT-CT imaging, AxV-128/Tc, Whipple procedure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Pancreatic Cancer
Standardization of Surgery on the Pancreatic Cancer
This study was designed to test the hypothesis that more extensive nodal and soft-tissue clearance in patients with adenocarcinoma of the head of the pancreas would improve survival without an increase in morbidity and mortality.
- Trial name
- NCT00679913
- Testing
- Standard pancreatoduodenectomy, Extended pancreatoduodenectomy
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 244 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Pancreatic Cancer
Chemotherapy, Interferon Alfa, and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients Who Have Undergone Surgery For Pancreatic Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as cisplatin and fluorouracil, use different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die.
- Trial name
- NCT00068575
- Testing
- Recombinant Interferon Alfa, Cisplatin, Fluorouracil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Pancreatic Cancer
Preoperative Chemotherapy (Gemcitabine and Erlotinib) With or Without Radiation Therapy
Primary Objective: To assess margin positive resection rate (R1 resection rate; defined as "tumor within 2 mm of surgical margin on final pathology report") in patients treated with preoperative chemotherapy (gemcitabine and…
- Trial name
- NCT00766636
- Testing
- Gemcitabine, Radiation Therapy, Erlotinib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Surgery, Infection
Antibiotic Irrigation for Pancreatoduodenectomy
The purpose of this study is to determine if the routine use of antibiotic irrigation during pancreas surgery (Whipple procedure) will decrease superficial and organ space infections.
- Trial name
- NCT02186457
- Testing
- Polymyxin B in Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 190 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Pancreatic Fistula
Closed Suction Drainage and Natural Drainage of the Pancreatic Duct in Pancreaticojejunostomy
Pancreaticojejunal anastomosis leakage is a major complication after pancreatoduodenectomy and various technical methods have been examined to improve the situation.However, none of methods have been successful at improving…
- Trial name
- NCT00679952
- Testing
- closed suction drainage of pancreatic duct, natural drainage of pancreatic duct
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Biliary Tract Surgical Procedures, Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Study Of Tranexamic Acid For The Reduction Of Blood Loss In Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery
Tranexamic acid has been shown to reduce postoperative blood losses and transfusion requirements in various types of major surgery (orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, cardiopulmonary bypass, liver resections, and gynecological…
- Conditions
- Biliary Tract Surgical Procedures, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, Esophagectomy, Colectomy
- Trial name
- NCT00827931
- Testing
- Tranexamic acid + Standard of Care, Standard of Care
- Where
- 2 sites in India
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Pancreatic Cancer
Short Course Radiation Therapy With Proton or Photon Beam Capecitabine and Hydroxychloroquine for Resectable Pancreatic Cancer
A standard treatment for patients with pancreatic cancer is standard photon radiation in combination with the chemotherapy drug, capecitabine.
- Trial name
- NCT01494155
- Testing
- Capecitabine, Hydroxychloroquine, Proton or Photon Radiation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreas Cancer
Role of Proton Pump Inhibitors on the Postoperative Course Following Pancreaticoduodenectomy
The purpose of this study is to prospectively determine the effects of administering proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) following pancreaticoduodenectomy on postoperative outcomes.
- Conditions
- Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreas Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Pancreas Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT05251233
- Testing
- Pantoprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Pancreatic Neoplasms, Bile Duct Carcinoma
Whipple Procedure: Standard of Care vs. Thunderbeat
The Whipple procedure is the standard method for therapy for cancerous tumors, inflammation, and stenosis (narrowing) near the head of the pancreas.
- Trial name
- NCT02204124
- Testing
- Thunderbeat, Standard of care scissors, ligatures, clips, and sutures
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Paravertebral Block vs no Block in Open Pancreaticoduodenectomy
The purpose of this study is to compare intra and postoperative pain control between Paravertebral block vs no block in open pancreaticoduodenectomy. Length of stay, and complications will also be recorded.
- Trial name
- NCT05820997
- Testing
- Ropivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Pancreatic Carcinoma
Accelerated Recovery Pathway for Discharge After Surgery in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer
This randomized clinical trial studies accelerated recovery pathway for discharge after surgery in patients with pancreatic cancer.
- Trial name
- WARP (NCT02517268)
- Testing
- Pancreaticoduodenectomy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Pancreatic Cancer
Use of Epidurals Intraoperatively for Patients Undergoing Pancreas Resection
The purpose of this study is to see if there is a difference in complications in patients who have an epidural started earlier (during their surgery) and used as part of the anesthetic in addition to using it for post operative…
- Trial name
- NCT03434678
- Testing
- Propofol+ Rocuronium+ Fentanyl 2 mcg/kg+ Inhalational Agent, Bupivacaine 0.125% + Fentanyl 5 mcg/ml, Propofol+ Rocuronium+ Fentanyl + Inhalational, Open Pancreaticoduodenectomy
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 133 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreas Cancer
Does Cefoxitin or Piperacillin-Tazobactam Prevent Postoperative Surgical Site Infections After Pancreatoduodenectomy?
The purpose of this study is to figure out which commonly used antibiotic, cefoxitin or piperacillin-tazobactam, is better at decreasing the rate of surgical site infections after pancreatoduodenectomy.
- Conditions
- Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreas Cancer, Pancreatic Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT03269994
- Testing
- Cefoxitin, Piperacillin-tazobactam
- Where
- 32 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 967 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Pancreatic Fistula
eXtended Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Intermediate- and High-risk Glands After Pancreatoduodenectomy to Reduce CR-POPF
The purpose of this clinical trial is to investigate if prolonged antibiotics after pancreatoduodenectomy can prevent the development of a pancreatic fistula and related complications.
- Trial name
- NCT05753735
- Testing
- Piperacillin/Tazobactam, Amoxicillin/ Clavulanic acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center