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NCT02204124 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Whipple Procedure: Standard of Care vs. Thunderbeat
A NA study, sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 44
- Enrollment target
NCT02204124 is a NA study that was terminated before completion, run by Washington University School of Medicine. The registered enrollment target is 44 participants.
The verdict
NCT02204124, a NA study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 44 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The Whipple procedure is the standard method for therapy for cancerous tumors, inflammation, and stenosis (narrowing) near the head of the pancreas. This is a prospective study to assess whether or not use of the Thunderbeat™ device may decrease blood loss and postoperative morbidity (the presence of illness or disease). The findings will then be compared to patients whose Whipple procedure will be performed using conventional dissection and hemostasis techniques.
Interventions
- DEVICE Thunderbeat
- DEVICE Standard of care scissors, ligatures, clips, and sutures
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 44 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-01-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-08-23 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02204124
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02204124 describes a study currently listed as terminated, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 44 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Washington University School of Medicine, which has 1,502 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Thunderbeat is the first listed.
NCT02204124 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02204124 about?
NCT02204124 is a clinical study titled "Whipple Procedure: Standard of Care vs. Thunderbeat". The Whipple procedure is the standard method for therapy for cancerous tumors, inflammation, and stenosis (narrowing) near the head of the pancreas. This is a prospective study to assess whether or not use of the Thunderbeat™ device may decrease blood loss and postoperative morbidity (the presence o...
What is the current status of trial NCT02204124?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 44 participants. The study started on 2015-01-01. Estimated completion is 2017-08-23.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02204124?
The interventions under investigation include: Thunderbeat (DEVICE), Standard of care scissors, ligatures, clips, and sutures (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02204124?
This trial is sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine, which has 1,502 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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