Sponge treatment may fix dangerous gut leaks without more surgery
NCT ID NCT07035431
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a sponge device called Endo-SPONGE to treat leaks that can happen after colorectal surgery. The sponge is placed into the leak cavity and uses suction to drain fluid and help the leak close. Researchers will check if the sponge is safe and effective in 66 adults, aiming to avoid additional surgeries.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Endo-SPONGE device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a less invasive way to close post-surgery leaks, potentially avoiding repeat surgeries and speeding recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (66 people) testing a device. It may not work for all leak types, and there are risks of infection or device-related complications.
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Cleveland Clinic Florida
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGWeston, Florida, 33331, United States
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Cleveland Clinic Foundation
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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Lahey Medical Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBurlington, Massachusetts, 01805, United States
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Marshall University Medical Center
RECRUITINGHuntington, West Virginia, 25701, United States
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Mount Sinai
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10029, United States
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Orlando Regional Medical Center
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGOrlando, Florida, 32806, United States
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Penn State Health
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGHershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States
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Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States
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University of Washington Medical Center
RECRUITINGSeattle, Washington, 98195, United States
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