NCT03030170

Brief Summary

Despite an improvement regarding morbidity and mortality since 30 years, especially in expert centers, pancreatic surgery remains currently associated to a significant postoperative morbidity reaching more than 60%. Regarding distal pancreatectomy (DP), the main complication following surgery is the occurrence of postoperative pancreatic fistula (PF) which may be able to lead an increased risk of bleeding, gastroparesis and finally a longer hospital stays. The main risk factors associated to the occurrence of pancreatic fistula are represented by the texture of the pancreatic parenchyma (soft pancreas) and the caliber of the main pancreatic duct (\<3mm). Looking for new means of reducing the occurrence of pancreatic fistula is a priority in pancreatic surgery and a genuine public health issue. Currently, no formal recommendations concerning the optimal technical for closure of the distal stump in DP are available. In fact, manual closing by elective suturing or stapling of the main pancreatic duct give similar results. The use of a reinforcing stapling potentially represents a simple way to decrease the occurrence of pancreatic fistula and requires evaluation by a prospective randomized study.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
207

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2017

Typical duration for phase_3

Geographic Reach
1 country

7 active sites

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 16, 2017

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 24, 2017

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 28, 2017

Completed
3.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 14, 2020

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 30, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

August 9, 2023

Status Verified

August 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

3.5 years

First QC Date

January 16, 2017

Last Update Submit

August 8, 2023

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Rate of postoperative pancreatic fistula defined by the criteria of the ISGPF

    up to 90 days

Secondary Outcomes (7)

  • Gravity of the pancreatic fistula according to the 3 stages of ISGPF

    up to 90 days

  • Assessment of the occurrence of gastroparesis and its severity according to the criteria of ISGPS

    up to 90 days

  • Evaluation of the occurrence of postoperative haemorrhage

    up to 90 days

  • Length of hospital stay

    up to 90 days

  • Perioperative mortality and 90-day mortality

    up to 90 days

  • +2 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Experimental

EXPERIMENTAL

Stapling of the pancreas with ENDO GIA Reinforced reload

Device: ENDO GIA Articulating Reinforced Reload with Tri-Staple Technology

Control

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Stapling of the pancreas with ENDO GIA X-tra Thick reload

Device: ENDO GIA X-tra Thick reload with Tri Staple Technology

Interventions

Suture of the pancreas by normal stapling

Control

Suture of the pancreas by reinforced stapling

Experimental

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • All patients who undergo DP whether made by open or laparoscopic surgery
  • Patients 18 years of age or older,
  • Benefiting from a social security scheme,
  • Having given his free, informed and written consent.

You may not qualify if:

  • History of pancreatic abdominal surgery
  • Severe co-morbidity type renal failure requiring hemodialysis, unbalanced diabetes, major respiratory insufficiency, heart failure ≥ stage 3 NYHA;
  • Persons of full age who are subject to legal protection, persons deprived of liberty.
  • Pregnant or nursing women
  • Patients participating in or participating in another study

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (7)

Service de chirurgie Hépato-pancréato-biliaire

Clichy, 92110, France

Location

Service de chirurgie générale, digestive et de la transplantation hépatique

Lyon, 69317, France

Location

AP-HM - Institut Paoli Calmettes_ service de chirurgie oncologique digestive

Marseille, 13009, France

Location

Service de chirurgie digestive et endocrienne

Nantes, 44093, France

Location

Institut Mutualiste Montsouris

Paris, 75674, France

Location

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Rennes Pontchaillou

Rennes, 35000, France

Location

Unité d'hospitalisation Chirurgie hépatique, biliaire et pancréatique

Villejuif, 94800, France

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Merdrignac A, Garnier J, Dokmak S, Regenet N, Lesurtel M, Mabrut JY, Sa Cunha A, Fuks D, Bergeat D, Robin F, Le Pabic E, Boudjema K, Turrini O, Laviolle B, Sulpice L. Effect of the Use of Reinforced Stapling on the Occurrence of Pancreatic Fistula After Distal Pancreatectomy: Results of the REPLAY (REinforcement of the Pancreas in distaL pAncreatectomY) Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial. Ann Surg. 2022 Nov 1;276(5):769-775. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000005618. Epub 2022 Jul 25.

Study Officials

  • LAURENT SULPICE, MD/PHD

    RENNES PONTCHAILLOU HOSPITAL

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: intervention with reinforced medical device, or not
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 16, 2017

First Posted

January 24, 2017

Study Start

June 28, 2017

Primary Completion

December 14, 2020

Study Completion

July 30, 2021

Last Updated

August 9, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-08

Locations