Status:

UNKNOWN

Use of an Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose After Hepatic Surgery

Lead Sponsor:

Fudan University

Conditions:

Liver Neoplasms

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

PHASE2

PHASE3

Brief Summary

Hepatectomy is one of the best treatments for malignant or benign lesions of the liver. The mortality and morbidity rates after hepatectomy have declined in recent years because of the precise measure...

Detailed Description

This is a prospective, randomized, single-center investigation with a minimum of forty (40) controlled study subjects designed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Surgicel® absorbable Haem...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • The subject is 18 years to 70 Years
  • The subject is undergoing major hepatectomy (right hemihepatectomy, right posterior sectionectomy, and right anterior sectionectomy) without concomitant operation on another organ or anastomosis between bile ducts, or bile ducts and the digestive tract, and no abdominal infection
  • The subject is willing and able to provide appropriate informed consent
  • The subject is willing and able to comply with the requirements of the study protocol, including the predefined follow-up evaluations

Exclusion

  • The subject is known or suspected to be pregnant (verified in a manner consistent with institution's standard of care), or is lactating
  • The subject has an active infection at the surgical site
  • The use of hemostatic agents are contraindicated for the subject
  • The subject has a known bleeding disorder (including thrombocytopenia \[\< 100,000 platelet count\], thromboasthenia, hemophilia, or von Willebrand disease)
  • The subject has had surgery at the intended application site ≤ 6 months before the current surgical procedure
  • The subject is unavailable for follow-up
  • The subject is currently participating in another investigational device or drug trial
  • Administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or anti-platelet agents within 1 week before surgery

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2011

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01436721

Start Date

August 1 2011

End Date

December 1 2011

Last Update

September 20 2011

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Zhongshan Hospital

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China, 200032