Stereotactic Radiation to Decrease Pancreatic Secretions

June 8, 2022 updated by: Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Utilization of Stereotactic Radiation in Patients With Pancreatic Fistula to Decrease Pancreatic Secretions

Patients that have undergone pre-operative radiation for pancreatic carcinoma, that upon pathologic examination of the normal portion of the pancreatic gland that was in the radiation field showed acute and chronic changes in the pancreatic cells. The hypothesis for utilizing stereotactic radiation on pancreatic fistulae is that the treatment will decrease pancreatic secretions, thus decreasing autodigestion.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Stereotactic radiation for cancer has been utilized to successfully treat the head of the pancreas, which is generally a well-tolerated procedure with minimal complications. Upon further investigation under the microscope, after resection during a complex Whipple operation, it is noted that particularly the exocrine glandular tissue atrophied substantially. Based on this information, the hypothesis for utilizing stereotactic radiation on the remaining pancreas is production of a fibrosis of the pancreas and a decrease in the production of exocrine portion of the gland. The use of stereotactic radiation will be performed on individuals that are non-surgical candidates.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

1

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • North Carolina
      • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28204
        • Carolinas Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Pancreatic fistula
  • Non-surgical candidate

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Surgical candidate

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Stereotactic Radiation
Treatment of pancreas with 30 Gy of radiation given in 5 fractions of 6 Gy each with stereotactic radiosurgery.
Radiation: Stereotactic Radiation
Treatment of pancreas with 30 Gy of radiation given in 5 fractions of 6 Gy each with stereotactic radiosurgery that could produce a fibrosis of the pancreas and a decrease in the production of exocrine portion of the gland.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Decreased Secretions
Time Frame: 1 year
Measurement of pancreatic panel, decreased Pancreatic Secretions
1 year

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: David Sindram, MD, Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

July 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2012

Study Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 1, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 2, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

August 3, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

June 10, 2022

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 8, 2022

Last Verified

February 1, 2014

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 07-12-16EM

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