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Saleh's Technique for Pancreaticojejunostomy (Pancreatic Parenchymal Injection of N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate)

A Phase 1 interventional study of Pancreatic parenchymal injection of N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate(Histoacryl®) in Pancreaticoduodenectomy, Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula and Pancreas Cancer, sponsored by Minia University. Recruiting at 1 site in Egypt. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 75 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-11.

Sponsored by Minia University · Phase 1, Interventional, and Treatment

From the registry’s dates

  • Started Aug 2025; still recruiting 1 year 2 months later.
Phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
30
Allocation
Not applicable
Ages
18 Years to 75 Years
Sex
All
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Where this study stands

Counted across the records on this site · 2026-11-12

Among 11 studies in Pancreatic Neoplasms by Minia University — 9 open to participants now, 9 under way, 1 of them phase 3. Pancreatic Neoplasms · Minia University.

Started
2025
with 8 others
Phase 1
Only one
of the 11
Registered
6th of 11
by date

Among the 11 studies in Pancreatic Neoplasms by Minia University, this one is one of 9 that started in 2025, is the only one in phase 1, and was the 6th registered.

By phase

11 studies; the count open now beside each. This study's row is marked.

No phase5 · 5 open
Phase 22 · 2 open
Observational1 · 0 open
Other kind1 · 0 open
Phase 1this study1 · 1 open
Phase 31 · 1 open

By the year they started

First in 2022; this study’s year is marked. 9 started in 2025.

Size and results

Median enrollment 100 across the 9 interventional studies, 91 across the 2 observational. Of the 2 that completed or were terminated, 0 (0%) have results posted.

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Study summary

This study 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.

Read the detailed description

Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) remains one of the most significant complications following pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD), with rates ranging from 10% to 30% depending on pancreatic texture and duct size. This study aims to evaluate the use of Histoacryl®, a tissue adhesive, injected into the pancreatic parenchyma to seal leaks and reinforce the anastomotic suture line, particularly in soft pancreases. The study will assess the safety, feasibility, and impact on clinically relevant POPF rates while maintaining exocrine drainage and minimizing parenchymal leakage. Thirty consecutive patients undergoing PD for pancreatic cancer, periampullary cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, or duodenal cancer will be enrolled between July 2025 and July 2026. Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative data will be collected and analyzed.

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Conditions studied

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

Keywords

  • Pancreatic surgery
  • Anastomotic leak
  • Tissue adhesive
  • Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula (POPF)
  • Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD)
  • Pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ)
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 75 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

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Inclusion criteria

  • Patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy for malignant lesions meeting the curative treatment intent in accordance with clinical guidelines.
  • Soft pancreatic texture.
  • Small main pancreatic duct diameter (\<3 mm).
  • obtained.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Known to cyanoacrylate or Lipiodol®.
  • Extremely hard, fibrotic pancreas.
  • Significant pancreatitis involving the pancreatic remnant.
  • Active infection at the surgical site.
  • Uncontrolled coagulopathy.
  • Unfit patients for surgery due to severe medical illness.
  • Inoperable patients with distant , including peritoneal, liver, distant lymph node metastases, and involvement of other organs.
  • Irresectable tumors in diagnostic laparoscopy.
  • Patients requiring left, central or total pancreatectomy or other palliative surgery.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
  • Patients with serious mental disorders.
  • Patients with vascular invasion and requiring vascular resection.
  • Patients refused to participate in the study.
Terms in these criteria, in plain language(3)

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Hypersensitivity

An allergy, or another reaction of the immune system, to a substance. “Hypersensitivity to the study drug” means a known allergic reaction to it — not every side effect a medicine can have.

Metastases

Cancer that has spread from where it began to other parts of the body. “Metastatic” cancer is cancer that has spread this way.

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Study design

Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
30 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate (Histoacryl® )Injection Group.

    Patients in this group will receive pancreatic parenchymal injection of N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate during pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Drug: Pancreatic parenchymal injection of N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate(Histoacryl®)

Interventions

  • 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).

    Also known as: Histoacryl®, N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate, Tissue adhesive injection

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Incidence of postoperative pancreatic fistula

    A drainage fluid of any measurable volume with an amylase level more than three times the upper normal serum level on or after the 3rd postoperative day.

    Time frame: 10 days

Secondary outcomes

  1. Incidence of postoperative acute pancreatitis

    Altered serum amylase count on postoperative day 0 or 1

    Time frame: 1 day post index surgery

  2. Incidence of Post-Pancreatectomy Hemorrhage

    As defined by the International Study Group for Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS), grade A, B and C rates

    Time frame: 90 days

  3. Incidence of intra-abdominal abscess

    Collection containing gas bubbles, determining systemic signs of infection

    Time frame: 90 days

  4. Incidence of biliary fistula

    Output of bile from drains on or by post operative day 3

    Time frame: 90 days

  5. Rate of readmission

    New admission within 30 days of discharge from hospital

    Time frame: 30 days after hospital discharge

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Study locations

1 of 1 sites recruiting
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References and documents

Publications

  • Bassi C, Marchegiani G, Dervenis C, Sarr M, Abu Hilal M, Adham M, Allen P, Andersson R, Asbun HJ, Besselink MG, Conlon K, Del Chiaro M, Falconi M, Fernandez-Cruz L, Fernandez-Del Castillo C, Fingerhut A, Friess H, Gouma DJ, Hackert T, Izbicki J, Lillemoe KD, Neoptolemos JP, Olah A, Schulick R, Shrikhande SV, Takada T, Takaori K, Traverso W, Vollmer CM, Wolfgang CL, Yeo CJ, Salvia R, Buchler M; International Study Group on Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS). The 2016 update of the International Study Group (ISGPS) definition and grading of postoperative pancreatic fistula: 11 Years After. Surgery. 2017 Mar;161(3):584-591. doi: 10.1016/j.surg.2016.11.014. Epub 2016 Dec 28. PubMed 28040257 ↗
  • Callery MP, Pratt WB, Kent TS, Chaikof EL, Vollmer CM Jr. A prospectively validated clinical risk score accurately predicts pancreatic fistula after pancreatoduodenectomy. J Am Coll Surg. 2013 Jan;216(1):1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2012.09.002. Epub 2012 Nov 2. PubMed 23122535 ↗
  • Seewald S, Sriram PV, Naga M, Fennerty MB, Boyer J, Oberti F, Soehendra N. Cyanoacrylate glue in gastric variceal bleeding. Endoscopy. 2002 Nov;34(11):926-32. doi: 10.1055/s-2002-35312. No abstract available. PubMed 12430080 ↗
  • Lamsa T, Jin HT, Sand J, Nordback I. Tissue adhesives and the pancreas: biocompatibility and adhesive properties of 6 preparations. Pancreas. 2008 Apr;36(3):261-6. doi: 10.1097/MPA.0b013e31816714a2. PubMed 18362839 ↗

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Sep 11, 2026, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT07132541
Lead sponsor
Minia University
Responsible party
Saleh Khairy Saleh MD (Lecturer, Minia University) — Principal investigator
First posted
Aug 20, 2025
Start date
Aug 25, 2025
Primary completion
Nov 25, 2026 (estimated)
Completion
Dec 25, 2026 (estimated)
Last update
Sep 11, 2026

Study contacts

Saleh K Saleh, MD
Contact
salehkhairy@mu.edu.eg
01201765401 ext. +2
Saleh K Saleh, MD
principal investigator · Minia University

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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