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Gut instinct: listening to bowel sounds may reveal hidden clues about surgical recovery

NCT ID NCT07705139

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Zhongnan Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether monitoring bowel sounds before and after colorectal cancer surgery can help doctors assess how well the intestines are recovering. Researchers will track 172 patients and compare bowel sound patterns with outcomes like time to first gas, ability to eat, and complications such as bowel blockage. The goal is to see if this simple, non-invasive method could become a useful tool for guiding postoperative care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple, non-invasive way to monitor recovery after colorectal surgery and potentially reduce complications.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The results may not change current practice without further validation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal adenocarcinoma colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm intestinal obstruction paralytic ileus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BOWEL SOUNDS COLORECTAL CANCER COLORECTAL SURGERY INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION POSTOPERATIVE ILEUS

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University

    RECRUITING

    Wuhan, Hubei, China

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