New Heart-Shaped surgery may improve bowel function in kids with Hirschsprung's

NCT ID NCT02234219

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Tongji Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compared two surgical techniques for treating Hirschsprung's disease in children: the traditional Soave method and a newer heart-shaped anastomosis. The trial involved 177 children under 14 years old across multiple hospitals. The goal was to see which approach leads to better bowel function and fewer complications.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Heart-shaped anastomosis procedure
What this could lead to: If the heart-shaped technique works better, it could become a new standard surgery for Hirschsprung's disease, improving bowel control and quality of life for children.
What could go wrong: This is a completed trial comparing two surgical methods, so results are already in. The new technique may not be significantly better than the traditional one, and surgery always carries risks like infection or complications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

constipation disorder Hirschsprung disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CONSTIPATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Tongji Hospital

Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China

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