Could a simple steroid unblock bowels and avoid surgery?
NCT ID NCT07084441
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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 main goal is to see if the drug increases the chance of the blockage resolving on its own.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Columbia University Medical Center
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10032, United States
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Harborview Medical Center
RECRUITINGSeattle, Washington, 98104, United States
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UW Medical Center - Northwest
RECRUITINGSeattle, Washington, 98133, United States
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University of Washington Medical Center Montlake
RECRUITINGSeattle, Washington, 98195, United States
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