Clinical Research Directory

Wearable-Supported Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation for Patients Undergoing Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a wearable-enabled prehabilitation and rehabilitation pathway can improve recovery and post-operative outcomes in adults undergoing surgery for pancreatic cancer or related pancreatic/periampullary conditions. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does a wearable-enabled prehabilitation and rehabilitation programme reduce post-operative complications within 30 and 90 days after surgery? Is the use of wearable devices and remote monitoring feasible, acceptable, and useful for patients and healthcare professionals during the perioperative pathway? Researchers will compare patients receiving the wearable-enabled pathway with a matched historical control group who received standard care to determine whether the intervention is associated with improved surgical and recovery outcomes. Participants will: Provide informed consent and complete baseline assessments and questionnaires. Take part in the Greater Manchester Prehab4Cancer programme before surgery, including personalised exercise, nutritional support, and wellbeing support. Wear a Corsano CardioWatch device to continuously monitor physiological and activity data. Use home monitoring equipment, including weight scales and blood pressure monitoring devices. Complete questionnaires and participant logs during prehabilitation and recovery. Receive regular support from the research team during participation. Undergo pancreatic surgery and receive standard NHS perioperative care. Continue wearable monitoring and rehabilitation after hospital discharge. Be followed for up to 12 months after surgery using routine clinical data to assess recovery, complications, hospital utilisation, and survival. Optionally participate in a focus group to discuss their experiences of wearable-enabled care.

STTEPP: Safety, Tolerability and Dose Limiting Toxicity of Lacosamide in Patients With Painful Chronic Pancreatitis

The investigators propose to conduct a dose-escalation trial of an FDA-approved antiepileptic drug, lacosamide, added to opioid therapy in patients with chronic abdominal pain from chronic pancreatitis (CP). This pilot trial will test the feasibility of the study design and provide reassurance regarding the tolerability and safety of lacosamide used concomitantly with opioids in this patient population to reduce the condition known clinically as opioid-induced hyperalgesia (OIH).

Salvaged Red Blood Cell Transfusion During Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Operations

The purpose of this study is to prospectively study the safety of salvage red blood cell (sRBC) transfusion during pancreatic surgery. Primary Objective: 1. To summarize rates and timing of septic adverse events (AE) for patients who receive sRBC or aRBC transfusions within 72 hours of peri-operative transfusion. 2. To summarize rates and timing of transfusion related AEs for patients who receive sRBC or aRBC transfusions within 72 hours of peri-operative transfusion. 3. To summarize rates and timing of AEs in the first 7 post-operative days. Secondary Objectives: 1. To summarize the number of units of aRBC transfused post operative day (POD) #0 after sRBC transfusion in the operating room. 2. To summarize the number of units of aRBC transfused POD#1-7 after sRBC transfusion the operating room, in the absence of overt post-operative hemorrhage.

Impact of Antibiotic Prophylaxis Change on Surgical Site Infections After Pancreaticoduodenectomy

Patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy after preoperative biliary drainage are at increased risk of surgical site infections (SSI) due to bile colonization. Recent guidelines recommend the use of piperacillin/tazobactam instead of cephalosporins for antibiotic prophylaxis in this population. However, the relevance of this strategy may depend on local microbiological ecology. This monocentric ambispective cohort study aims to compare SSI rates between two periods: before and after implementation of piperacillin/tazobactam prophylaxis. The study also evaluates microbiological profiles of bile cultures, antibiotic susceptibility, and postoperative antibiotic exposure. The primary hypothesis is that adaptation of antibiotic prophylaxis to local ecology may optimize outcomes while limiting unnecessary exposure to broad-spectrum antibiotics.

PAN-ICIS Study: ICIS for Early Detection of Infectious Complications in Pancreatic Surgery

This study examines a new blood test called ICIS, which may help detect infections earlier after pancreatic surgery. Patients will have routine blood samples taken during their hospital stay, with no extra procedures required. By tracking how ICIS changes over time, investigators aim to improve early infection detection, support safer recovery, and reduce postoperative complications.

Intra-abdominal Hypertension and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome in Patients After Pancreatic Procedures.

This study investigates the development of intra-abdominal hypertension and compartment syndrome in patients undergoing elective pancreatic procedures. Main objective is to determine the proportion of patients after pancreatic operation who develop elevated intra-abdominal pressure and assess its association with postoperative complication rates. Another goal of the study is to compare open versus robotic pancreatic procedures regarding the occurrence of intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome.

Italian Registry of Minimally Invasive Pancreatic Surgery

Assess the prevalence of minimally invasive pancreatic surgery in the country and its outcomes