New study reveals hidden causes of bowel blockage in Surgery-Free patients
NCT ID NCT07150390
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 312 patients who had a small bowel obstruction but had never undergone abdominal surgery. Researchers wanted to find out what caused the blockage and how patients fared over the next five years. By reviewing medical records, they hope to guide better treatment decisions—whether to operate or manage without surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors decide whether to operate or use non-surgical treatments for small bowel obstruction in patients without prior abdominal surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a retrospective study, so it can only show patterns, not prove what works best. The results may not apply to all patients or hospitals.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
Nanjing, Jiangsu, 230020, China
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