New recovery plan may get kids home faster after bowel surgery

NCT ID NCT04060303

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Northwestern University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tested a 21-step enhanced recovery protocol for children aged 10-18 undergoing elective gastrointestinal surgery. The protocol included things like shorter fasting times, early eating and moving, and less use of opioids. The goal was to see if it could shorten hospital stays and improve recovery compared to usual care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Enhanced recovery protocol (perioperative care bundle)
What this could lead to: If successful, this protocol could become a standard way to help children recover faster after gastrointestinal surgery, reducing time in the hospital.
What could go wrong: This is a completed Phase 3 trial, so results are available. However, the protocol may not work equally well for all children or hospitals, and some elements may be hard to implement consistently.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Crohn disease inflammatory bowel disease ulcerative colitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CROHN'S DISEASE INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE ULCERATIVE COLITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Northwestern University

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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