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New Stent-Vacuum combo may fix Post-Surgery leaks without extra operations
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a device called VacStent for people who develop a leak after colorectal surgery. The device combines a stent with vacuum therapy to help the leak heal while allowing waste to pass normally. About 40 adults will be treated in Dutch hospitals to see if the device c…
Matched conditions: COLORECTAL SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Nutritional boost before colorectal surgery may cut complications
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving patients special nutritional drinks and a tailored diet before and after colorectal cancer surgery can lower the risk of complications like infections and improve recovery. About 190 adults with colorectal cancer who are scheduled for minimally inv…
Matched conditions: COLORECTAL SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Could getting patients moving sooner after colorectal surgery speed up recovery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a nurse-led early mobilization protocol helps people recover better after elective colorectal surgery. Eighty adults will be randomly assigned to either the early mobilization plan or standard care. The goal is to see if early, guided movement improves wa…
Matched conditions: COLORECTAL SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug may help gut wake up faster after colon surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a newer drug, sugammadex, helps the bowels recover faster after colorectal surgery compared to an older drug combination (neostigmine/atropine). 560 adults having elective colorectal surgery will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two drugs at the…
Matched conditions: COLORECTAL SURGERY
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Could skipping bowel prep before colon surgery be just as safe?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether it's safe to skip mechanical bowel preparation (the drink that cleans out your colon) before colon surgery. Currently, the best practice combines that drink with antibiotics to prevent infections. The trial will compare two groups: one getting the drin…
Matched conditions: COLORECTAL SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Robot surgery registry aims to improve colorectal care worldwide
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect information from 2,000 adults having colorectal surgery with the Hugo RAS robot. Researchers will track complications, recovery, and long-term outcomes to see how safe and effective the system is. The goal is to provide real-world evidence to improve minim…
Matched conditions: COLORECTAL SURGERY
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New study aims to uncover why some patients suffer more after colorectal surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at why some people have more pain than others after colorectal surgery. Researchers will test pain sensitivity, analyze blood for inflammation, and ask about emotional health and life stress. The goal is to find better ways to manage pain and prevent long-term di…
Matched conditions: COLORECTAL SURGERY
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Which stoma is safer? new trial aims to settle the debate
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of temporary stomas (loop ileostomy and loop transverse colostomy) created after colorectal surgery to protect the bowel connection from leaking. About 36 adults having planned or emergency colorectal surgery will be randomly assigned to one stoma ty…
Matched conditions: COLORECTAL SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC