NCT07230509

Pancreatic Parenchymal Injection of N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate

Efficacy of Pancreatic Parenchymal N-Butyl-2-Cyanoacrylate Injection in Pancreaticojejunostomy After Pancreaticoduodenectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: Phase 2
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 90 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Minia University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 75 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This randomized controlled trial investigates the safety and efficacy of injecting N-butyl-2- cyanoacrylate (Histoacryl®) into the pancreatic parenchyma during pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) to enhance the security of the pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ) anastomosis and reduce postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) rates.

Detailed description

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of pancreatic parenchymal N-Butyl-2-Cyanoacrylate (NBCA) injection in reducing the incidence and severity of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). POPF remains a major complication of PD, leading to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. NBCA, a tissue adhesive, has shown promise in various surgical applications due to its hemostatic and sealing properties. This study will enroll approximately 90 patients undergoing PD, randomly assigning them to either the NBCA injection group or the control group. The primary outcome will be the incidence of POPF according to the International Study Group on Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS) definition. Secondary outcomes includes length of hospital stay, readmission rates, reoperation rates, mortality, and other postoperative complications. This trial is designed to provide high level evidence regarding the utility of NBCA in improving outcomes after PD.

Conditions

• Pancreaticoduodenectomy
• Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula
• Pancreas Cancer
• Periampullary Cancer

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DRUG	Pancreatic parenchymal injection of N-butyl-2- cyanoacrylate(Histoacryl®)Injection Group.	This procedure is integrated into the standard pancreaticoduodenectomy. Injection of Histoacryl® (n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate) mixed with Lipiodol® (1:1 ratio) into the pancreatic parenchyma circumferentially (3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock positions) around the main pancreatic duct (MPD) orifice, extending 5-8 mm deep and 5-10 mm laterally from the future anastomotic line, avoiding the main pancreatic duct and vessels. Total volume injected typically ranges from 0.2 ml to 0.6 ml. Follow with standard duct-to-mucosa pancreaticojejunostomy: * Tying down the posterior duct-to-mucosa sutures. * Placing and tying the anterior duct-to-mucosa sutures. * Tying down the posterior outer layer sutures. * Placing the anterior outer layer sutures. Meticulously avoid glue contact with sutures/mucosa Reconstruction: Complete the hepaticojejunostomy and duodenojejunostomy (or gastrojejunostomy).
PROCEDURE	Standard Pancreaticojejunostomy	Patients randomized to this group will undergo pancreaticoduodenectomy and pancreaticojejunostomy using the standard surgical technique of the institution, without the application of N-Butyl-2-Cyanoacrylate or any other sealant to the pancreatic anastomosis. No placebo injection will be administered.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-12-01
• Primary completion: 2027-12-01
• Completion: 2027-12-20
• First posted: 2025-11-17
• Last updated: 2025-12-02

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt