Patient-reported outcomes after pancreatic surgery
Official title: Patient Reported Outcomes Measures in Patients Undergoing Pancreatic Resections
Run by University of Arizona · NCT07173257 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will see how pancreatic surgery affects quality of life and whether adults who have pancreatic resection feel satisfied with their decision over time.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Arizona Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Phoenix, Arizona and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 3, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 2025 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | September 15, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07173257 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults (18+) who are fluent in English, capable of giving consent, and scheduled to undergo pancreatic resection at one of the participating centers are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
People under 18, those who cannot consent, non-English speakers, or patients not undergoing pancreatic resection are unlikely to benefit from participation.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is an observational study collecting patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) from adults who undergo pancreatic resection for any indication. Participants will complete standardized quality-of-life and decision-satisfaction questionnaires at multiple time points before and after surgery to track changes over time. The protocol includes adults aged 18 and older who are English-fluent and able to consent, with data gathered at University of Arizona and Mayo Clinic in Phoenix. The goal is to map the typical recovery trajectory and levels of regret or satisfaction to inform preoperative counseling.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help clinicians give patients clearer expectations about post-operative quality of life and support better preoperative decision-making.
How similar studies have gone: PROMs have been useful in other surgical areas and smaller pancreatectomy cohorts exist, but comprehensive longitudinal data on quality of life and decision satisfaction after pancreatic resection remain limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients \>18 years old who undergo pancreatic resection for any indication of any race, gender, or ethnicity who are fluent in English Exclusion Criteria: * \<18 years old * Deemed not to have capacity to consent.
Where it's running
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Mayo Clinic - Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Recruiting -
The University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona, United States Recruiting
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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.