Intestinal obstruction

This study looks at whether closing the pelvic floor with stitches after removing rectal cancer can stop the bowel from getting blocked. About 516 people having keyhole surgery for mid-low rectal cancer will be randomly assigned to get the closure or not. The main goal is to see …

This study is testing whether checking two specific genes (ACTG2 and FLNA) in blood or saliva can help diagnose a rare condition called chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO), where the gut acts like it is blocked but no physical blockage exists. Researchers will enroll 20 …

This study compares floating needle acupuncture to a standard medication (mosapride) for treating gastrointestinal dysfunction after knee surgery under general anesthesia. 72 adults who had elective knee surgery will receive either one session of floating needle acupuncture or th…

This study tests if giving IV acetaminophen (like Tylenol) can control pain as well as opioids in people hospitalized with a small bowel obstruction. About 18 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either IV acetaminophen or usual opioid pain care. Researchers will measure p…

This study is a registry that will review medical records of 1,000 patients treated for benign or malignant gastrointestinal diseases between 2005 and 2030. Researchers will look at survival, symptoms like heartburn and swallowing trouble, and quality of life. The goal is to lear…

This study looks at 400 adults with a small bowel blockage in the emergency department. It checks if placing a tube through the nose into the stomach actually helps with pain and recovery. The study also examines how frailty affects outcomes in older patients.

This study looks at two different surgeries for a rare colon cancer located at the splenic flexure. About 140 patients will be split into two groups: one getting a smaller surgery (removing only the tumor section) and the other a larger surgery (removing more colon and lymph node…

This study looks at 100 adults with colon obstruction caused by cancer. It compares emergency surgery with a stent (a tube to open the blockage) to see which leads to better recovery and long-term survival. The goal is to find the best approach for this urgent condition.