Status:

UNKNOWN

Impact of Pancreatic Endoscopic Drainage on Exocrine Pancreatic Function in Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer

Lead Sponsor:

Hospital Clinico Universitario de Santiago

Conditions:

Pancreatic Neoplasm Malignant Head Primary

Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Background: exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (IPE), frequent in patients with pancreatic cancer, plays a major role in malnutrition and cachexia with a significant impact on survival, quality of life...

Detailed Description

In a recent study by our group, 13 patients with unresectable pancreatic head cancer and PEI were randomized into 2 groups (biliopancreatic stent versus biliary stent), showing a statistically signifi...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Histological diagnosis of PDAC
  • Radiological diagnosis of the advanced stage not suitable for upfront surgical resection (either locally advanced or metastatic)
  • Endoscopic biliary drainage required due to obstructive jaundice
  • A written consent to participate in the study

Exclusion

  • Known history of chronic pancreatitis
  • Any contraindication for ERCP under deep sedation or impossibility of biliary cannulation.
  • Inclusion in a clinical trial 4 weeks before this study.
  • Poor performance status (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group scale (ECOG) =4)
  • Known history of gastrointestinal or pancreatic surgery that is associated with alteration of -pancreatic function.
  • Known history of chronic bowel disease (inflammatory bowel disease) that could be associated with nutrient malabsorption
  • Gastrointestinal obstruction caused by tumor.
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Unwillingness or inability to understand the study and sign the consent.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 25 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

May 1 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

82 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05244174

Start Date

January 25 2022

End Date

May 1 2024

Last Update

March 2 2023

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Daniel de la Iglesia

Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain, 15705