Intestinal obstruction
MONDO:0004565Blockage of the normal flow of the intestinal contents within the bowel.
Also known as: bowel obstruction
92 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 44 tagged with Intestinal obstruction itself.
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Sub-types of Intestinal obstruction
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Ileus 10 trials · 42 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Paralytic ileus 28 trials
- Intestinal pseudo-obstruction 4 trials Sub-types →
- Meconium ileus 0 trials Sub-types →
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Intestinal volvulus 4 trials
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Duodenal obstruction 2 trials · 3 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Superior mesenteric artery syndrome 2 trials
- Chronic duodenal ileus 0 trials
- Pancreatic lipomatosis duodenal stenosis 0 trials
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Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis 2 trials
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Intussusception 2 trials
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Intestinal impaction 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Can Pre-Surgery rehab ease recovery from tumor bowel blockage?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a multimodal prehabilitation program—combining exercise, nutrition, and psychological support—can improve outcomes for patients with tumor-related bowel obstruction. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either this program plus postoperative immu…
Sponsor: The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Three routine numbers may reveal who needs ICU after emergency surgery
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingResearchers at Mayo Hospital Lahore are studying whether the Surgical Apgar Score can identify patients who need direct admission to the intensive care unit after emergency abdominal surgery. The score uses three factors recorded during surgery: estimated blood loss, lowest mean …
Sponsor: King Edward Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a quick ultrasound predict dangerous blood pressure drops during surgery?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether two different ultrasound measurements can predict a sudden drop in blood pressure that sometimes happens when anesthesia is given. The trial will include adults aged 40 to 70 with intestinal obstruction who are having exploratory abdominal surgery. R…
Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study to track gut emergencies in newborns
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will watch and record information from 120 newborns with serious gut problems admitted to the NICU. Researchers will track what types of emergencies are most common, how long babies stay in the hospital, and how many need surgery. The goal is to better understand these…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Global study aims to uncover best practices for bowel blockage emergencies
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will track 500 adults hospitalized with a blocked large bowel across multiple countries. Researchers will collect data on how each hospital diagnoses and treats the blockage, whether with surgery or other methods, and what happens to patients within 30 days. The goal i…
Sponsor: European Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Massive saudi study aims to improve emergency surgery survival
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect data from 10,000 patients across Saudi Arabia who undergo emergency abdominal surgery (laparotomy). Researchers will track complications and deaths within 30 and 90 days after surgery. The goal is to understand current care quality, test international risk…
Sponsor: King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New study seeks to predict when keyhole surgery for blocked bowel fails
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will look at 170 adults who had emergency surgery for a small bowel blockage caused by scar tissue (adhesions). The goal is to find out what factors make it more likely that a surgeon will need to switch from a minimally invasive (laparoscopic) approach t…
Sponsor: Almazov National Medical Research Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Robots to the rescue: can they handle emergency surgery?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether robotic surgery can be used for emergency abdominal operations, such as for severe gallbladder infections or bowel blockages. The goal is to see if it's feasible and if it can lower complication rates and shorten hospital stays compared to traditional…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC