New drainage technique may reduce pancreatitis risk after tumor surgery
NCT ID NCT07446543
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using a gentle suction tube (negative-pressure drainage) is better than placing a small plastic tube (stent) in the pancreas to prevent pancreatitis after removing tumors from the duodenum. About 132 adults with early-stage tumors will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The main goal is to see which approach leads to fewer cases of pancreatitis.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 132 people
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- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Jun 2029
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age between 18 and 75 years 2. Preoperative diagnosis of duodenal papillary adenoma or early-stage adenocarcinoma (≤T1a) 3. Scheduled to undergo endoscopic papillectomy Exclusion Criteria: 1. Preoperative diagnosis suggestive of adenocarcinoma ≥T1b stage. 2. Preoperative imaging indicating intraductal extension into the pancreatic or bile duct ≥20 mm. 3. Lesion diameter \>40 mm, location adjacent to a duodenal diverticulum, or other anatomical or technical factors deemed unsuitable for endoscopic resection. 4. Known familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). 5. Severe cardiopulmonary disease precluding tolerance of anesthesia or endoscopic procedures. 6. Coagulopathy or bleeding disorders. 7. Pregnancy or lactation.
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