Which stoma is safer? new trial aims to settle the debate

NCT ID NCT06650085

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Helsinki University Central Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares two common surgical procedures—loop ileostomy and loop colostomy—used as protective stomas after rectal cancer surgery. Researchers want to see which one leads to fewer stoma-related problems within the first 60 days. About 350 patients will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures during their surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: loop ileostomy or loop colostomy (surgical procedure)
What this could lead to: If this trial succeeds, it could show which type of stoma is safer and leads to fewer complications after rectal cancer surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a surgical technique comparison, not a new drug or cure. The results may not apply to all patients or hospitals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rectal neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

STOMA COLOSTOMY STOMA ILEOSTOMY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Helsinki University Hospital
RECRUITING

Helsinki, Finland
Tampere University Hospital
RECRUITING

Tampere, Finland
Turku University Hospital
RECRUITING

Turku, Finland

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