New smart drain could spot hidden leaks after bowel surgery

NCT ID NCT06168669

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Exero Medical Ltd. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study tested a special surgical drain with built-in sensors that monitors for anastomotic leaks after colorectal surgery. Over 200 patients having rectal or sigmoid resections were enrolled. The drain collects data to see if it can detect leaks earlier than standard methods. Doctors were kept unaware of the device's readings to test its accuracy.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: xBar system (surgical drain with embedded sensors)
What this could lead to: If validated, this tool could help doctors spot dangerous internal leaks earlier after colorectal surgery, potentially reducing complications.
What could go wrong: This is a completed validation study, not a treatment trial. The device is only for monitoring, not preventing or treating leaks. Real-world performance may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Anastomotic Leak

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANASTOMOTIC LEAK COLORECTAL SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

AdventHealth Orlando

Orlando, Florida, 328803, United States
AdventHealth Tampa

Tampa, Florida, 33613, United States
Bryan Medical Center

Lincoln, Nebraska, 68506, United States
HCA

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
Henry Ford Health

Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States
Kaplan MC

Rehovot, Israel
Mount Sinai Health System

New York, New York, 10029, United States
Northwell Health, NY

New York, New York, 10075, United States
Rabin MC

Petah Tikva, Israel
Soroka MC

Beersheba, Israel
Stony Brook University Hospital and Cancer Center

New York, New York, 11794-8191, United States
University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States
Weill Cornell MC, NY

New York, New York, 10021, United States

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