Balloon trick may speed stomach recovery after pancreatic surgery

NCT ID NCT07451392

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests if inflating a small balloon in the stomach during surgery can prevent nausea, vomiting, and slow stomach emptying after pancreatic tumor removal. About 70 adults will be randomly assigned to get the balloon procedure or standard surgery. Researchers will track recovery to see if this simple step helps patients feel better and leave the hospital sooner.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ampulla of vater neoplasm distal biliary tract carcinoma gastroparesis pancreatic neoplasm Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

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