Could a simple wash during surgery extend lives of pancreatic cancer patients?
NCT ID NCT02757859
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests if washing the abdomen with distilled water or saline right after removing a pancreatic tumor can help patients live longer. About 845 adults having surgery for pancreatic or related cancers are randomly assigned to one of three groups: washing with saltwater, washing with sterile water, or no extra wash. Researchers track survival, cancer return, and side effects to see if the wash improves outcomes.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
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