Study details
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High Volume Washing of the Abdomen After Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
NCT IDNCT02757859ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment
845
Study length
about 10 years
Ages
18+
Locations
2 sites in OH, PA
About this study
This trial is testing if high volume washing of the abdomen after surgery can help increase survival in patients with pancreatic cancer that can be removed by surgery. The goal is to remove any remaining cancer cells and potentially prolong survival.
Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.
What participants do
- 1.Lavage
- 2.Undergo Pancreatectomy
Primary goalOverall Survival
Participation effort
Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.
Time + visits
Low5%
Logistics
Moderate50%
Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.
Trial highlights
Treatment details
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Endpoints
Primary: Overall Survival
Secondary: Disease Free survival, Incidence of overall complications and specific complications graded in severity using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (v4.0)
Body systems
Oncology