Status:

COMPLETED

Effect of an Artificial Pancreas in Patients Undergoing Hepatic Resection

Lead Sponsor:

Kochi University

Conditions:

Liver Diseases

Eligibility:

All Genders

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

This study evaluated that strict control of perioperative blood glucose following hepatic resection by using an artificial pancreas would improve postoperative surgical site infection.

Detailed Description

This study recruited 70 patients undergoing elective hepatic resection for liver diseases. Perioperative blood glucose concentration was continuously monitored using an artificial pancreas system. We ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • This study recruited 70 patients undergoing elective hepatic resection for liver diseases. Perioperative blood glucose concentration was continuously monitored using an artificial pancreas system.

Exclusion

  • weight loss greater than 10% during the previous 6 months, signs of distant metastasis, and respiratory, renal, or heart disease

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2007

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

70 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00659698

Start Date

April 1 2007

End Date

April 1 2008

Last Update

April 16 2008

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Kochi Medical School

Nankoku, Kochi, Japan, 783-8505