Scientists hunt for clues to prevent a common complication after pancreatic cancer surgery
NCT ID NCT07022015
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at 100 people who have had a Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy) for cancers of the pancreas or nearby areas. The goal is to find factors before, during, and after surgery that raise the risk of a pancreatic fistula—a leak of digestive fluid that can cause serious problems. By identifying these risk factors, doctors may one day better predict and prevent this complication.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help surgeons identify patients at higher risk for pancreatic fistula, potentially leading to better prevention and care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center observational study. It aims to find risk factors, not test a treatment, so it may not change practice on its own.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Liver and GIT hospital , Minia University
RECRUITINGMinya, 61519, Egypt
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