Rare gut condition: which surgery works best?
NCT ID NCT06970093
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two surgeries—One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass and Duodenojejunostomy—for treating Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), a rare condition where the duodenum is compressed, causing severe nausea, vomiting, and weight loss. Twenty participants were randomly assigned to one surgery and followed for 12 months to see which better improves symptoms and nutrition.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass (OAGB) and Duodenojejunostomy (DJ) surgeries
- What this could lead to
- If this trial succeeds, it could show which surgery is more effective for treating SMAS, helping patients get better symptom relief and nutritional recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both surgeries are invasive and carry risks like infection or complications.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ain Shams University Hospitals
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11566, Egypt
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