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Official title
Patient Reported Outcomes Measures in Patients Undergoing Pancreatic Resections
About this study
The standard of care for a patient with resectable pancreatic is to perform pancreatic resection which, even in the modern era is associated with significant complications and impact on quality of life, often in the setting of poor survival even in the best scenario. Currently, there is a lack of data on patient quality of life after such procedures, how quality of life changes throughout the course of care, and whether patients who undergo these procedures are satisfied with their decision. This research is aimed to understand the impact of pancreatic surgery on patients' quality of life, how that impact changes over time, and patient satisfaction (or regret) with their decisions. This work will help improve the pre-operative conversation to help patients decide whether undergoing a pancreatic resection aligns with their post-operative goals of care.
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients \>18 years old who undergo pancreatic resection for any indication of any race, gender, or ethnicity who are fluent in English
Exclusion Criteria:
* \<18 years old
* Deemed not to have capacity to consent.
Study design
Enrollment target: 250 participants
Age groups: adult, older_adult
Timeline
Starts: 2023-04-03
Estimated completion: 2026-12
Last updated: 2025-09-15
Primary outcomes
- • Change from Baseline in Quality of Life Measured by EORTC QLQ-C30 Scale up to 24 Months Post-Operatively (Baseline, Immediately Post-Op, 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months after surgery)
- • Change from Baseline in European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Pancreatic Cancer Module (EORTC QLQ-PAN26) Subscale Scores up to 24 Months Post-Operatively (Baseline, Immediately Post-op, 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months after surgery)
Sponsor
University of Arizona · other
With: Mayo Clinic - Scottsdale/Phoenix, Arizona
All locations (2)
Mayo Clinic - PhoenixRecruiting
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
The University of ArizonaRecruiting
Tucson, Arizona, United States