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Magnets may replace stitches in bowel surgery: new trial underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a special magnet system to connect sections of the large or small bowel during colorectal surgery, instead of traditional stitches or staples. About 50 people needing this type of surgery will take part. The goal is to see if the magnets can safely create a stron…
Matched conditions: COLORECTAL
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GT Metabolic Solutions, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Blood test could personalize chemo for gut cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a simple blood test that measures tumor DNA (ctDNA) can help doctors decide how much chemotherapy to give before surgery for colorectal or appendix cancer that has spread to the abdomen. The goal is to see if the test can identify patients who need s…
Matched conditions: COLORECTAL
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could a regular diet after colon surgery be better than a Low-Fiber one?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether letting people eat their regular diet right after colon surgery is safe and can improve their quality of life. Ten adults scheduled for colon removal will be followed for 30 days. The goal is to see if simplifying diet advice is feasible and do…
Matched conditions: COLORECTAL
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Robots that feel: new study tests Touch-Sensitive surgery tools
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches how force feedback instruments work during robot-assisted surgeries with the da Vinci 5 system. About 200 adults having hernia, colorectal, thoracic, gynecologic, or partial kidney removal surgery will take part. The goal is to see how these tools help surgeons…
Matched conditions: COLORECTAL
Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Same-Day colon surgery: a safe new option?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether it is safe for some patients to go home the same day after colon surgery. Researchers will track 150 adults aged 18-70 who have robotic-assisted colon removal. The main goal is to see how many need to be readmitted within 30 days, along with other comp…
Matched conditions: COLORECTAL
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:20 UTC