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Duct-to-duct vs Roux-en-y Hepaticojejunostomy for Biliary Reconstruction in Adult Living Donor Liver Transplantation

Phase 4
Waitlist Available
Led By Markus Selzner, MD
Research Sponsored by University Health Network, Toronto
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 5 years
Awards & highlights
Drug Has Already Been Approved
No Placebo-Only Group
Pivotal Trial

Summary

The purpose of this study is to empirically determine whether one of 2 surgical techniques commonly used for bile duct reconstruction during living donor liver transplantation results in fewer biliary complications. Also, this study may identify patient group(s) that particularly benefit from a particular technique.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 5 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 5 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Awards & Highlights

Drug Has Already Been Approved
The FDA has already approved this drug, and is just seeking more data.
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Pivotal Trial
The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: 2Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: 1Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University Health Network, TorontoLead Sponsor
1,531 Previous Clinical Trials
504,242 Total Patients Enrolled
Markus Selzner, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity Health Network, Toronto
1 Previous Clinical Trials
13 Total Patients Enrolled
~4 spots leftby Jan 2026