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Anastomotic LeakageNCT00686569

Mediastinal Microdialysis in Patients With Oesophageal or Cardia Cancer Treated by Resection

An observational study of Anastomotic Leakage and Esophageal Cancer, run by Odense University Hospital at 2 sites in Denmark.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

Postoperative anastomotic leakage is a serious complication in patients with oesophageal or cardia cancer. Early diagnosis and treatment are mandatory. The primary aim of the present study is to investigate the clinical use of mediastinal microdialysis and whether is able to detect anastomotic leakage prior to the… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any age
Conditions the study is for
Anastomotic Leakage, Esophageal Cancer
How many people
40 participants
Where
2 sitesDenmark
Study dates
Apr 2007to Feb 2009
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study population: Patients undergoin oesophageal resection for cancer

Who may be able to join

  • Histological verified oesophageal or cardia cancer

Who cannot join

  • Lack of consent, otherwise none

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

Denmark2 sites
  • Surgical department A, Odense University Hospital

    Odense, 5000

  • Odense University Hospital, surgical department A

    Odense C, DK-5000

Other trials in Denmark

About this study

Official title: Mediastinal Microdialysis in Early Diagnosis of Anastomotic Leakage After Resection for Esophageal Cancer: Preliminary Results

Postoperative anastomotic leakage is a serious complication in patients with oesophageal or cardia cancer. Early diagnosis and treatment are mandatory. The primary aim of the present study is to investigate the clinical use of mediastinal microdialysis and whether is able to detect anastomotic leakage prior to the development of clinical symptoms.

Read the detailed description

Patients undergoing oesophageal or cardia resection for cancer are monitored by mediastinal microdialysis during the postoperative period. Subcutaneous microdialysis serves as a control. Samples are collected every 4-hour. Samples will be analyzed continuously but the results will not be included in the clinical evaluation of the patient.

A total of 30 patients will be included in this pilot study. The results of the mediastinal microdialyses will be compared with the clinical course in each patient. The results form the uncomplicated courses will be used to define the normal variations in mediastinal microdialysis. This will be compared to results from patients with various complications.

Medical subject headings
Anastomotic Leak, Esophageal Neoplasms

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Early detection of postoperative complications

    Measured: 30 days postoperative

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted30 May 2008 (estimated)
  2. Study startApr 2007
  3. Primary completionOct 2008
  4. Study completionFeb 2009

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case-control
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
40 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00686569
Sponsor's protocol ID
S-20070062
Status last verified
Aug 2014
First submitted
27 May 2008
Last updated
5 Aug 2014
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Ellebaek M, Qvist N, Fristrup C, Mortensen MB. Mediastinal microdialysis in the diagnosis of early anastomotic leakage after resection for cancer of the esophagus and gastroesophageal junction. Am J Surg. 2014 Sep;208(3):397-405. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2013.09.026. Epub 2014 Jan 16.

    PubMed 24656920

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Anastomotic Leakage and Esophageal Cancer, run by Odense University Hospital at 2 sites in Denmark.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Aug 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in Denmark. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Early detection of postoperative complications (time frame: 30 days postoperative). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00686569, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Aug 2014.

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