Comparing drain placement versus no drain after liver donation surgery
Drain Versus No-Drain After Live Donor Hepatectomy- A Randomized Controlled, Pilot Study
This study is testing whether not using a drain after liver donation surgery can help reduce complications for the donors.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Marengo Asia Hospitals Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Faridabad, Haryana) |
| Trial ID | NCT06769776 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot study aims to evaluate the safety of omitting abdominal drain placement during live donor hepatectomy compared to traditional drain placement. Patients undergoing donor hepatectomy will be randomly assigned to either the drain or no-drain group. The study will assess postoperative complications using the Comprehensive Complication Index (CCI) at the time of discharge. The goal is to determine if avoiding drain placement can reduce complications associated with donor surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals scheduled for donor hepatectomy who consent to participate.
Not a fit: Patients who require intraoperative drain placement due to surgical factors will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to fewer complications and shorter hospital stays for liver donors.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of drains in surgical procedures is common, this specific comparison of drain versus no drain in live donor hepatectomy is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients undergoing donor hepatectomy - Exclusion Criteria: Any patient not consenting to the procedure. Intraoperative need for drain placement in no drain arm due to surgical factors. Inverted L/ J shaped incision. Laparoscopic donor hepatectomy Robotic donor hepatectomy. \-
Where this trial is running
Faridabad, Haryana
- Marengo Asia Hospitals — Faridabad, Haryana, India (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Bharat Nair, MCh
- Email: bharatarcher1@gmail.com
- Phone: 08373926785
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.