Bridge device for stoma: does it help or hinder?

NCT ID NCT02756273

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether placing a bridge device during loop ileostomy creation reduces complications like infections or stoma problems. 166 adults having elective colorectal surgery took part. The goal was to see if the device improves outcomes or just adds difficulty to care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: bridge device
What this could lead to: If successful, using a bridge device could reduce wound infections and other stoma problems after colorectal surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a completed trial with 166 participants, but the device may not reduce complications and could make nursing care harder.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer Crohn disease diverticulitis inflammatory bowel disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ELECTIVE COLORECTAL SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Amiens Universitary Hospital

Amiens, France
Beauvais hospital

Beauvais, France
Chu Rouen

Rouen, France, 76000, France

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