Could a simple steroid prevent surgery for bowel obstructions?

NCT ID NCT07084441

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Washington Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Mar 14, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding a short course of the steroid dexamethasone to standard supportive care helps more people recover from an adhesive small bowel obstruction without needing surgery. About 550 adults with this condition will be randomly assigned to receive either dexamethasone plus supportive care or supportive care alone. The goal is to see if the drug increases the chance of the blockage resolving on its own.

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Locations

Harborview Medical Center
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Seattle, Washington, 98104, United States
UW Medical Center - Northwest
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Seattle, Washington, 98133, United States
University of Washington Medical Center Montlake
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Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States

Conditions

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ADHESIVE SMALL BOWEL OBSTRUCTION