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OBSiDiAN in a Stapled Circular Esophagogastric Anastomosis After Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy

Sponsored by University Hospital, Ghent

About this trial

Last updated a year ago

Study ID

BC-09974

Status

Not yet recruiting

Type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 2

Placebo

No

Accepting

18 to 75 Years
All Sexes

Trial Timing

Started a year ago

What is this trial about?

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.

What are the Participation Requirements?

1. Inclusion criteria Preoperatively * Subjects ≥ 18 years and ≤ 75 years who are willing to participate and provide written informed consent prior to any study-related procedures. * Subjects with esophageal carcinoma (distal until Siewert II) scheduled for elective minimally invasive Ivor Lewis esophagectomy (cT1-4a,N0-3,M0). Intra-operatively - Intrathoracic circular stapled esophagogastric anastomosis 2. Exclusion criteria preoperatively * Female patients who are pregnant or nursing * Participation in another study involving investigational drugs or devices. * Use of Avastin within 30 days prior to surgery * ASA IV (patient with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life) * Patients with other malignancies * Patients with previous esophageal or gastric surgery * Known hypersensitivity to batroxobin and tranexamic acid. * HB level < 8 g/dL * Patients on medicine containing acetylsalicylic acid not able to stop using the medicine for medical reasons minimum 3 days before taking the blood sampling. * Patients on clopidogrel not able to stop clopidogrel for medical reasons 7 days before blood sampling * Patients on other platelet aggregation inhibitor therapies not able to stop using the platelet aggregation inhibitor therapies for 3 days before taking the blood sample. Intra-operatively * Intra-operative findings that may preclude conduct of the study procedures, such as pleural metastasis, tumor invasion in other organs, … * Anastomosis preformed differently than the standard of care * Excessive bleeding (>500 ml) prior to anastomosis