COLORECTAL SURGERY

This study is testing a new tool called xBar that monitors patients after colorectal surgery to detect leaks where the bowel was reconnected. These leaks are serious and can be life-threatening. The study will enroll 190 adults having rectal or sigmoid surgery to see if the xBar …

This study tests whether placing a small mesh tube (stent) in a narrowed artery that supplies blood to the gut, done before planned colon surgery, can prevent a serious complication called anastomotic leakage (a leak where the colon is reconnected). The trial will enroll 360 adul…

This study tests a new approach to prevent a serious complication called anastomotic leakage after colorectal cancer surgery. About 110 adults having surgery for colorectal cancer will either get a temporary tube placed inside the bowel (endoscopic vacuum therapy) right after sur…

This study tests whether using warm and humidified carbon dioxide gas during low-pressure laparoscopic colorectal surgery can reduce pain 24 hours after the procedure, without needing strong painkillers like opioids. About 148 adults having colorectal surgery for benign or malign…

This study looks at how long a urinary catheter should stay in after colorectal surgery. Currently, catheters are kept for 3 days to prevent urine retention, but this can increase infection risk and hospital stay. Researchers want to see if removing the catheter after just 1 day …

This study tests whether adding two targeted nerve blocks (one around the colon and one in the belly wall) to standard pain relief can lower pain and the need for strong painkillers after minimally invasive left-sided colon cancer surgery. About 140 adults having elective laparos…

This study looks at whether a 30-day remote monitoring program can reduce hospital readmissions after colorectal surgery. About 362 adults who had or will have colorectal surgery will be randomly assigned to either the remote monitoring group or standard discharge. The main goal …

This study is testing a program designed to help older adults (65+) recover after colorectal surgery. The program focuses on improving the transition from hospital to home. Researchers want to see if it reduces hospital readmissions and is practical to use in real hospitals. Abou…

This study looks at a tool called the IFEED score to better define postoperative ileus, a temporary stop in bowel function that happens in about 20% of colorectal surgeries. Researchers will check if this score matches how long patients stay in the hospital. About 161 adults havi…

This study looks at whether a special nutritional drink taken for 7 days before colorectal surgery can change levels of certain amino acids in the blood. Researchers want to understand how these supplements might help patients recover. The study involves 126 adults scheduled for …

This study looks at whether checking for leaks in the new connection made during colorectal cancer surgery can lower the chance of serious problems like leaks, bleeding, or infection. About 264 adults having surgery for colorectal cancer will be randomly assigned to receive leak …

This study is testing whether a quick finger-prick blood test (CRP point-of-care testing) can predict a serious complication called anastomotic leak after planned colorectal surgery. The researchers will track CRP levels in 500 adults from day 1 to day 5 after surgery to see if c…