Comparing recovery after adrenal surgery with and without drainage tubes
A Single Center Randomized Controlled Study on the Promotion of Rapid Recovery Through Tubeless Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
NA · Zhongnan Hospital · NCT06250699
This study is testing whether having surgery for adrenal problems without drainage tubes helps patients recover faster and feel less pain compared to traditional surgery with tubes.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Zhongnan Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Wuhan, Hubei) |
| Trial ID | NCT06250699 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the safety and effectiveness of tubeless laparoscopic adrenalectomy compared to traditional methods that use drainage tubes. It aims to determine how the absence of drainage affects recovery times, pain levels, and overall postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing adrenal surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a tubeless or drainage group, with various recovery metrics monitored over time. The study will recruit 200 patients and follow them closely to assess their recovery progress.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-70 who meet the surgical criteria for laparoscopic adrenalectomy.
Not a fit: Patients with serious complications or conditions that could affect their treatment or recovery will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to faster recovery times and improved patient comfort after adrenal surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with tubeless approaches in similar surgical contexts, suggesting potential for success in this trial.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. According to the 2022 edition of the Chinese Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Urological Diseases, patients who meet the surgical indications 2. The patient has signed an informed consent form before joining the clinical trial, and the age at the time of signing the informed consent form is 18-70 years old. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with complications that seriously affect treatment or quality of life 2. The patient has any physical condition that the researcher believes will affect the clinical status 3. Patients who have placed vascular stents such as heart and cerebrovascular stents within the past year 4. Pregnant or lactating patients
Where this trial is running
Wuhan, Hubei
- Zhongnan hospital — Wuhan, Hubei, China (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: meng zhe — Wuhan University
- Study coordinator: meng zhe
- Email: mengzhe@whu.edu.cn
- Phone: 15387041020
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.
Conditions: Nonfunctional Adrenal Cortex Adenoma, Primary Aldosteronism, Cushing Syndrome, tubeless, laparoscopic adrenalectomy, rapid recovery