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

NCT ID NCT04604730

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.

Contacts and locations

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  • APHM Hôpital Nord

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    Marseille, France

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  • APHM La Timone

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    Marseille, France

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  • APHP Avicenne

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    Bobigny, France

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  • APHP Henri Mondor

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    Créteil, France

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  • APHP St Antoine

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    Paris, France

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  • CH Beauvais

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    Beauvais, France

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  • CHR Beauvais

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    Beauvais, Beauvais, 60021, France

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  • CHU Amiens

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    Amiens, France

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  • CHU Besançon

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    Besançon, France

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  • CHU Brest

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    Brest, France

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  • CHU Caen

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    Caen, France

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  • CHU Clermont Ferrand

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    Clermont-Ferrand, France

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  • CHU Grenoble

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    Grenoble, France

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  • CHU Limoges

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    Limoges, France

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  • CHU Lyon

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    Lyon, France

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  • CHU Nancy

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    Nancy, France

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  • CHU Nantes

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    Nantes, France

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  • CHU Nimes

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    Nîmes, France

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  • CHU Rouen

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    Rouen, France

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  • CHU Tours

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    Tours, France

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