Can a simple drug stop dangerous leaks after pancreas surgery?
NCT ID NCT03000946
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 34 times
Summary
This study tested whether somatostatin works better than octreotide at preventing pancreatic fistula—a serious leak of digestive fluid—after pancreas surgery. Over 650 adults having their pancreas removed or partially removed took part. The goal was to see which drug reduces the risk of this complication more effectively.
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Locations
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Cochin Hospital
Paris, Paris, 75014, France
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La Pitié Salpêtrière Hospital
Paris, 75013, France
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