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on-invasive detection of electrical signals from the stomach after major pancreas surgery

Not Applicable
Conditions
Delayed gastric emptying in patients who undergo pancreaticoduodenectomy
Digestive System
Registration Number
ISRCTN33085217
Lead Sponsor
ewcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Ongoing
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria

Patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy for malignant or benign disease of the pancreas, distal bile duct or duodenum

Exclusion Criteria

1. Under 18 years of age
2. Previous gastric surgery
3. Post-operative complications requiring surgical intervention
4. Major wound sepsis or rash
5. History of skin allergies or extreme sensitivity to cosmetics or lotions
6. Pregnant women
7. Vulnerable groups e.g. cognitive impairment or inability to give consent

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Wave spectral (frequency and amplitude), spatial (wave directional vector) and stability (rhythm index) parameters measured using gastric Alimetry at the following timepoints: pre-operatively, day 4 postoperatively, at discharge and 6 months postoperatively.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. Quality of life measured using the Patient Assessment of upper GastroIntestinal disorders-Quality of Life (PAGI QoL) questionnaire at 6 months<br>2. Patient satisfaction measured using a bespoke questionnaire designed by the researchers at 6 months<br>
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