Stoma or no stoma? new trial tests safer surgery for bowel infections

NCT ID NCT04604730

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at two ways to treat severe peritonitis caused by a burst diverticulitis pocket. Both involve removing the diseased part of the colon and reconnecting the bowel. One group also gets a temporary stoma (a bag on the belly) to protect the new connection, while the other does not. The goal is to see which approach leads to fewer complications and better quality of life. About 204 adults with this condition will take part across multiple hospitals.

What this could mean

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Active substance: surgical procedure (primary anastomosis with or without protective stoma)
What this could lead to: If this trial succeeds, it could show that avoiding a temporary stoma is safe and reduces complications, improving recovery for patients with severe diverticulitis.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (204 participants) comparing two surgical techniques. Results may not apply to all patients, and there is a risk of serious complications like infection or leakage in both groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

infectious peritonitis peritonitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PERITONITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

APHM Hôpital Nord
RECRUITING

Marseille, France
APHM La Timone
RECRUITING

Marseille, France
APHP Avicenne
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Bobigny, France
APHP Henri Mondor
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Créteil, France
APHP St Antoine
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Paris, France
CH Beauvais
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Beauvais, France
CHR Beauvais
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Beauvais, Beauvais, 60021, France
CHU Amiens
RECRUITING

Amiens, France
CHU Besançon
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Besançon, France
CHU Brest
RECRUITING

Brest, France
CHU Caen
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Caen, France
CHU Clermont Ferrand
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clermont-Ferrand, France
CHU Grenoble
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Grenoble, France
CHU Limoges
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Limoges, France
CHU Lyon
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Lyon, France
CHU Nancy
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Nancy, France
CHU Nantes
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Nantes, France
CHU Nimes
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Nîmes, France
CHU Rouen
RECRUITING

Rouen, France
CHU Tours
RECRUITING

Tours, France

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