COLORECTAL SURGERY

This study tests whether a remote monitoring platform can help patients recover at home after colorectal surgery and avoid being readmitted to the hospital. About 362 adults who had or will have colorectal surgery will be randomly assigned to either 30 days of remote monitoring w…

This study tests whether placing a special sponge with suction at the surgical site right after colorectal cancer surgery can prevent dangerous leaks from the new connection. About 110 adults having planned colorectal cancer surgery will be randomly assigned to get this extra tre…

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 lower the risk of a serious complication called anastomotic leakage (a leak where the colon is reconnected). About 360 adults age…

This study compares two types of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks to see which provides better pain relief after colorectal surgery. Fifty adults scheduled for open colorectal surgery will receive either an erector spinae plane block or an oblique subcostal transversus abdominis pl…

This study tests a care transition program called OSCAR-S for adults aged 65 and older who are having planned colorectal surgery. The program provides extra support from a nurse coach to help patients and families manage recovery at home after leaving the hospital. The goal is to…

This study tests whether adding a special nerve block (BAP) to a standard abdominal wall block (TAP) can better control pain and reduce the need for strong painkillers after minimally invasive left-sided colorectal surgery. About 140 adults having elective laparoscopic surgery wi…

This study looks at whether testing the surgical connection (anastomosis) for leaks right after colorectal cancer surgery can reduce complications like leakage, bleeding, or infection. About 264 patients will be randomly assigned to receive leak testing or not. The goal is to see…

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. These amino acids are important for healing. The study will involve 126 adults scheduled for elective colorectal surgery. Part…

This study tests whether a quick, finger-prick blood test for C-reactive protein (CRP) can predict a serious complication called anastomotic leak after planned colorectal surgery. The goal is to catch leaks earlier, reduce the need for repeated blood draws, and help patients reco…

This study looks at whether removing a urinary catheter one day after colorectal surgery is as safe as the standard three days. About 176 adults having certain pelvic surgeries will be randomly assigned to early or standard removal. The goal is to see if shorter use lowers infect…

This study looks at a common problem after bowel surgery called postoperative ileus, where the bowel temporarily stops working. The researchers want to test a scoring system called IFEED to see if it can better define this condition and predict how long patients stay in the hospi…