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OBSiDiAN in a Stapled Circular Esophagogastric Anastomosis After Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy

Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Anastomotic Leak Esophagus
Interventions
Device: Obsidian
Registration Number
NCT05713955
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital, Ghent
Brief Summary

Oesophagectomy is very invasive surgery. A leakage at the level of the connection between oesophagus and stomach made during surgery causes a lot more problems and can lead to death. Studies show that the leakage rate sometimes goes up to 40 per cent. The chance of dying if you develop a leak after surgery is 15%, while the overall chance of dying during hospitalisation for this procedure is about 4%. We want to investigate whether the use of this new type of 'glue' (Obsidian®) can reduce the number of leaks. We invite you to participate in a clinical trial with the aim of investigating whether Obsidian® is safe and can reduce the number of leaks after oesophageal surgery in patients with oesophageal cancer. We want to apply a new type of 'glue', Obsidian®, at the level of the new connection between oesophagus and stomach.

Detailed Description

STUDY PRODUCT Autologous BioMatrix: Obsidian (medical device class III)

STUDY POPULATION Subjects ≥ 18 years and ≤ 75 years of age scheduled for elective Ivor Lewis esophagectomy for esophageal cancer with a circular stapled intrathoracic esophagogastric anastomosis.

SAMPLE SIZE A total of 90 patients will be included in the study. ENROLEMENT PERIOD Based on an annual number of 70-80 esophagectomies in University Hospital Ghent, we predict an enrolment period of 3 years.

STUDY DURATON Considering a 3 years enrolment period and a 1 year follow up we predict a study duration of 4 years.

PRIMAIRY ANALYSIS

• Anastomotic leak within 30 days post operatively. Anastomotic leak type I, II and III is defined according to the Esophagectomy Complications Consensus Group (ECCG).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
90
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
study groupObsidianFor the study group, a unit of autologous BioMatrix OBSiDiAN will be produced. Blood sample (120ml) will be taken after randomization at the ending of the abdominal phase of the surgery. The surgeon will create an esophagogastric anastomosis, after ruling out tension or torsion. Around 1-2ml of autologous BioMatrix OBSiDiAN will be applied on the distal/or proximal resection stump before the stapled anastomose will be created. After firing the standard circular device and creation of a functional anastomosis, a further 2.5-3ml OBSiDiAN must be applied circumferentially on the outside on the anastomosis. Once application is completed, a 30 seconds waiting period is required before putting the esophagus back into the surgical field (study specific). A methylene blue leakage test or other leakage test is performed (standard of care). If there is a leak, the anastomosis will be corrected or the completed procedure has to be done again.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Anastomotic leakAbsence of anastomotic leak within 30 days post operatively

Anastomotic leak defined according to the ECCG guidelines type I: local defect requiring no change in therapy or treated medicallly or with dietary modifications type II: localized defect requiring interventional but not surgical therapy, for example, interventional radiology drain, stent or bedside opening and packing or incision type III: localized defect requiring surgical therapy

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
mortalityfrom surgery until 30 days post operative

in hospital mortality

inflammation WBCfrom date of randomisation to postoperative day 5

post operative inflammation (WBC)

hospital stayfrom surgery until discharge or until the date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 3 months

total hospital stay

thoracic drainage durationfrom surgery until removal of thoracic drain within the first week postoperative

duration of thoracic drain

sepsisfrom surgery until 30 day post operative

in hospital sepsis

pneumoniafrom surgery until 30 day post operative

in hospital pneumonia

late anastomotic leakagefrom surgery until 90 days post operative

late anastomotic leakage (ECCG type I, II and III)

stricturefrom surgery until 1 year post operative

stricture of the esophagogastric anastomosis

inflammation CRPfrom date of randomisation to postoperative day 5

post operative inflammation (CRP)

ICU stayfrom surgery until discharge or until the date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 3 months

length of ICU stay

thoracic drainage volumefrom surgery until removal of thoracic drain within the first week postoperative

Volume of thoracic drain

intra-operative checklistperoperative

* Hb \> 8 g/dL

* No tension on the anastomosis

* No torsion on the anastomosis

* Complete visibility of the anastomosis

* Dry operation area

* Application on the gastric stump

* Application area of 2 cm proximal and distal of the anastomosis

* Application completely covering the anastomosis

* Visible white layer of fibrin sealant

* Dry for 30 seconds

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Hospital Ghent

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Ghent, East-Flanders, Belgium

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