Plain-English translation of NCT06743516 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether placing a small external drainage tube during pancreatic surgery can help prevent a serious complication called pancreatic fistula. If you have a soft pancreas and need pancreas surgery, you may qualify. Half of participants will receive the drainage tube, and half will have surgery without it—this helps doctors understand if the tube really makes a difference.
Patients with soft pancreatic tissue face a higher risk of complications after pancreas surgery. This new treatment aims to reduce that risk by safely draining pancreatic fluids away from the surgical connection site, allowing better healing and shorter hospital stays.
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You will undergo pancreatic surgery as planned. During your operation, you will be randomly assigned to either receive a small drainage tube (a ureteric catheter) or standard surgery without the tube. If you receive the tube, it will be removed during a follow-up procedure. You will be monitored for complications and recovery over the course of your hospital stay and follow-up care.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Sep 24, 2026 · Not medical advice
Egypt
Sponsor
Minia University
Enrollment target
~100 participants
Started
January 2025
Primary completion
August 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2026.
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Central contact
Saleh K Khairy, MD
Minia University
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