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Stapler spike placement may affect bleeding risk in colorectal surgery

NCT ID NCT07506005

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Kepler University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study is looking at how the placement of the stapler spike during colorectal surgery affects bleeding where the bowel is reconnected. About 102 adults having surgery for colorectal cancer or diverticulitis will take part. Doctors will check for bleeding during and after surgery to see if the spike's position makes a difference.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help surgeons reduce bleeding complications after colorectal surgery.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to immediate changes in practice.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 102 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Dec 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients undergoing colonic surgery (leaving the mesentery - TME ist excluded) and receiving primary anastomosis. Benign and maligne indication.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Colorectal surgery with primary colorectal anastomosis using the double-stapling technique, including side-to-end or end-to-end anastomosis * Documented anastomotic orientation (mesenteric vs. antimesenteric) Exclusion Criteria: * TME

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm diverticulitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Colorectal cancer Diverticulitis

How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kepler Universit Hospital, Surgical Department

    RECRUITING

    Linz, 4020, Austria

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