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Anastomotic LeakageNCT02881359

SEAL Registry - European Registry for the Effectiveness of LifeSeal® Kit

An observational study of Anastomotic Leakage, run by LifeBond Ltd. at 8 sites in 2 countries.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

This study will assess the effectiveness of commercially available LifeSeal® Kit as measured by the incidence of post-operative clinical anastomotic leak rates in subjects undergoing low and ultralow anterior resection with an anastomosis. All patients treated with LifeSeal® will be offered to participate Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Anastomotic Leakage
What is being tested?
LifeSeal® Kit
Type of treatment
Medical device
How many people
200 participants
Where
8 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
Oct 2016to Sep 2018
How long will I take part?
4 Weeks
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 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: All patients who are treated with LifeSeal® and comply with the eligibility criteria will be offered to participate in the study.

Who may be able to join

  • ≥ 18 years of age at screening visit
  • Written informed consent obtained
  • Subject is scheduled to have or already underwent elective open, laparoscopic or robot assisted surgery involving the creation of a coloanal or colorectal anastomosis* created within 15 cm from the anal verge.
  • Subject was already treated or is scheduled to be treated with LifeSeal® Kit, applied according to the IFU

Who cannot join

  • 1. Subject with American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) status > 3.

Trial locations and contacts

8 sites in 2 countries.

8 sites in 2 countries

Belgium7 sites
  • Algemeen Stedelijk Ziekenhuis

    Aalst, 9300

  • ZNA Antwerpen Campus

    Antwerp, 2060

  • Jessa Ziekenhuis

    Hasselt

  • Jan Yperman Ziekenhuis

    Ieper

  • CHR de la Citadelle

    Liège, 4000

  • H. Hartziekenhuis

    Mol, 2400

  • AZ Delta

    Roeselare

Other trials in Belgium

Netherlands1 site
  • ZGT

    Almelo

Other trials in Netherlands

About this study

Official title: SEAL Registry - Observational, Retrospective and Prospective, One Arm, Registry Study for the Effectiveness of LifeSeal® Kit on Anastomotic Leaks in Patients Undergoing Low and Ultralow Anterior Resection

This study will assess the effectiveness of commercially available LifeSeal® Kit as measured by the incidence of post-operative clinical anastomotic leak rates in subjects undergoing low and ultralow anterior resection with an anastomosis. All patients treated with LifeSeal® will be offered to participate

Read the detailed description

The LifeSeal® Kit is a novel surgical sealant intended to be used as an adjunct to suture or staple line during standard surgical repair of the GI tract (anastomosis or linear) to provide re-inforcement and help reduce leaks. The LifeSeal™ Kit has recently been CE certified on March 2016 for marketing in the European Union.

Being tested
LifeSeal® Kit
Medical subject headings
Anastomotic Leak

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • LifeSeal® KitDevice

    used as an adjunct to suture or staple line during standard surgical repair of the GI tract (anastomosis or linear) to provide re-inforcement and help reduce leaks.

Study groups in NCT02881359
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
LifeSeal® Kitcreation of a coloanal or colorectal anastomosis
Receives: Device: LifeSeal® Kit

What is being measured

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

  1. Incidence of post-operative clinical anastomotic leaks at discharge

    Measured: discharge from hospital 3-14 days post surgery

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Incidence of post-operative clinical anastomotic leaks up to 4 weeks post-surgery

    Measured: up to 4 weeks post surgery

Timeline

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

  1. First posted29 Aug 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study startOct 2016
  3. Primary completionAug 2018 (estimated)
  4. Study completionSep 2018 (estimated)

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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
Cohort
Time perspective
Other
Enrolment
200 participants (estimated)
Target duration
4 Weeks
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02881359
Sponsor's protocol ID
CLP-LS-0146
Status last verified
Mar 2018
First submitted
23 Aug 2016
Last updated
2 Apr 2018
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Anastomotic Leakage, run by LifeBond Ltd. at 8 sites in 2 countries.

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 4 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Apr 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 8 sites in Belgium, Netherlands. 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?

Results are not available in the source record.

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?

Incidence of post-operative clinical anastomotic leaks at discharge (time frame: discharge from hospital 3-14 days post surgery). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 2 Apr 2018.

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