Comparing safety of two types of clips in gallbladder surgery
Clinical Outcomes of Absorbable or Hem-o-lok Clip Closure of the Cystic Stump in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: a Prospective Randomised Clinical Trial
This study is testing whether absorbable clips or Hem-o-lok clips are safer for closing the cystic duct during gallbladder surgery for patients.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kartal Kosuyolu Yuksek Ihtisas Education and Research Hospital Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Kartal) |
| Trial ID | NCT06470360 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to compare the safety of absorbable clips versus Hem-o-lok clips for closing the cystic duct during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. It is a prospective randomized controlled study that will evaluate early clinical outcomes and long-term effects on surrounding anatomical structures. The study will involve patients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy and will assess the reliability of both closure methods. By analyzing these two techniques, the trial seeks to determine which method is safer for patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy with an ASA classification of I-III.
Not a fit: Patients requiring open surgery or emergency cholecystectomy will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved safety and outcomes for patients undergoing gallbladder surgery.
How similar studies have performed: There have been no prior prospective studies comparing these two specific methods, making this approach novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy ASA I-III Patients who accepted the study Exclusion Criteria: * open surgery emergency cholecystectomy refuse to trial
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Kartal
- Kartal Koşuyolu Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital — Istanbul, Kartal, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mustafa Duman — Kartal Kosuyolu
- Study coordinator: Ulaş Aday, MD
- Email: ulasaday@gmail.com
- Phone: 5302933895
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.