New device may help colorectal cancer patients avoid a temporary colostomy

NCT ID NCT05180565

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

Summary

This study tested a device called Colovac+ in 27 adults having surgery for colorectal cancer. The device is placed inside the bowel to protect the surgical connection and keep stool away while it heals. The goal was to see if it is safe and effective, and whether it could help patients avoid needing a temporary colostomy bag.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHRU Strasbourg

    Strasbourg, 67000, France

  • CHU Lille

    Lille, 59000, France

  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire St Pierre

    Brussels, 1000, Belgium

  • Hôpital Saint Antoine Paris

    Paris, 75012, France

  • Hôpital Saint Louis

    Paris, 75010, France

  • ICM Montpellier

    Montpellier, 34090, France

  • UZA

    Antwerp, 2610, Belgium