New stoma technique aims to ease bowel troubles after rectal cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT06149741

Terminated Disease control Sponsor: Umeå University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a new type of temporary colostomy (a surgical opening in the belly) for people having rectal cancer surgery. The goal was to see if it could reduce bowel problems and kidney injury compared to the usual stoma. Only 16 patients were enrolled before the study was stopped early, so the findings are limited.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Defunctioning left-sided loop colostomy (surgical procedure)
What this could lead to: If successful, this new stoma type could reduce bowel dysfunction and dehydration after rectal cancer surgery, improving quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (16 patients) that was terminated early, so results may be limited. The procedure also carries risks like bowel ischemia.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rectal cancer rectal neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

RECTAL CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Umeå University Hospital

Umeå, 90187, Sweden

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