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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Simple surgical stitch may prevent dangerous bowel blockage after rectal cancer surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether closing the pelvic floor with stitches after removing rectal cancer can stop the bowel from getting blocked. About 516 people having keyhole surgery for mid-low rectal cancer will be randomly assigned to get the closure or not. The main goal is to see …
Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Could a common painkiller replace opioids for bowel blockages?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests if giving IV acetaminophen (like Tylenol) can control pain as well as opioids in people hospitalized with a small bowel obstruction. About 18 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either IV acetaminophen or usual opioid pain care. Researchers will measure p…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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ER tube study questions painful routine for blocked bowel
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 400 adults with a small bowel blockage in the emergency department. It checks if placing a tube through the nose into the stomach actually helps with pain and recovery. The study also examines how frailty affects outcomes in older patients.
Sponsor: Daniel Wilhelms • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Surgery or stent? new study aims to settle colon obstruction debate
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at 100 adults with colon obstruction caused by cancer. It compares emergency surgery with a stent (a tube to open the blockage) to see which leads to better recovery and long-term survival. The goal is to find the best approach for this urgent condition.
Sponsor: Universidad de Zaragoza • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC