New device may spare colorectal cancer patients from colostomy bags

NCT ID NCT05180565

First seen May 07, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a device called Colovac+ in 27 adults with colorectal cancer who had surgery to remove part of their colon. The device is placed inside the body to protect the new surgical connection and keep it clean while it heals. The goal was to see if it could reduce complications and help patients avoid a temporary colostomy bag.

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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

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