Could a simple white dye test prevent dangerous bile leaks after liver surgery?
NCT ID NCT07511907
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests if a special 'White Test' during liver surgery can help find and fix bile leaks better than the usual method. About 260 adults having planned liver surgery will be randomly assigned to either the White Test or standard gauze test. The goal is to see if the White Test reduces the number of bile leaks after surgery.
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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 270 people
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- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Mar 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older. * Undergoing elective major or minor liver resection, including anatomical or non-anatomical liver resection. * Technical eligibility for an attempted White Test, defined as the presence of an identifiable cystic duct or cystic duct stump that can be safely approached for attempted cannulation, as assessed intraoperatively after confirmation of resectability, completion of liver parenchymal transection and achievement of haemostasis. * Written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Intraoperative hepaticojejunostomy. * Absence of a cystic duct or cystic duct stump that can be safely approached for attempted cannulation, as determined intraoperatively before randomisation. * Unresectable disease identified intraoperatively. * Known allergy to components of SMOFlipid 5%. * Pregnancy or lactation. * Emergency liver resection.
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Locations
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Department of General, Transplant and Liver Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw
Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, 02-097, Poland
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