Evaluating the effects of high amylase levels after pancreas surgery on recovery and safety
Official title: Incidence and Clinical Impact of Serum Hyperamylasemia (POH) After Pancreatectomy on Postoperative Outcome and Patient Safety
Run by Technische Universität Dresden · NCT06126601 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how high levels of a certain enzyme after pancreas surgery affect recovery and safety for patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Technische Universität Dresden Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dresden) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 18, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | March 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06126601 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18-85 undergoing pancreatic resection for both malignant and benign conditions.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients undergoing necrosectomy for acute pancreatitis or those who are less than 18 years old will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to prospectively evaluate the incidence of postoperative hyperamylasemia (POH) in patients who have undergone pancreatectomy and its clinical implications on postoperative outcomes. By analyzing biochemical changes and correlating them with other laboratory parameters, the study seeks to enhance the understanding of postpancreatectomy acute pancreatitis (PPAP) and improve its classification according to international standards. The findings could lead to better management strategies for complications arising after pancreatic surgery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved postoperative care and outcomes for patients undergoing pancreatectomy.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of this study is novel, previous studies have indicated that monitoring biochemical markers can be crucial in managing postoperative complications.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients undergoing pancreatic resection for malignant and benign disease with or without pancreatic anastomosis * Patients aged 18-85 years * Willingness to participate as demonstrated by giving a written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Necrosectomy (endoscopic or open) for primary acute pancreatitis or within laparotomy * Age less than 18 years * Surgical drainage procedures without pancreatic resection (cystojejunostomy for pancreatic pseudocysts) * One-stage total pancreatectomy * Missing written consent
Where it's running
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University Hospital Dresden, Dept. Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
Dresden, Germany Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Marius Distler, Prof. Dr. — University Hospital Dresden
- Study coordinator: Olga Radulova-Mauersberger, Dr. med.
- Email: studienzentrum-vtg@ukdd.de
- Phone: +49 351 458-0
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.