Can a quick scope after surgery prevent dangerous leaks?

NCT ID NCT07588386

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Nanchong Central Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial is testing whether doing a colonoscopy 5 to 8 days after low colorectal cancer surgery can help doctors spot anastomotic leaks earlier than standard monitoring. About 140 adults who had surgery for colorectal cancer will either get an early colonoscopy or routine care. The goal is to see if early detection leads to faster treatment and fewer emergency operations.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: electronic colonoscopy
What this could lead to: If successful, early colonoscopy could help doctors find and treat anastomotic leaks days earlier, possibly reducing the need for emergency surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 140 participants. The procedure itself carries risks like bleeding or perforation, and it may not prove better than standard monitoring.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Anastomotic Leak colorectal adenocarcinoma colorectal cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANASTOMOTIC LEAKAGE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Beijing Anzhen Hospital Nanchong Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University
RECRUITING

Nanchong, Sichuan, 637000, China

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