New plan aims to catch dangerous leaks after colon surgery
NCT ID NCT03097276
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a step-by-step plan for patients who had high C-reactive protein (CRP) levels after surgery for colorectal cancer. High CRP can signal a serious complication called an anastomotic leak, where the surgical connection leaks. The goal was to see if a proactive management plan could help patients leave the hospital sooner. The study included 105 adults with high CRP but no signs of severe infection.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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105 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2017
- Finished
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Dec 2021
- Lead sponsor
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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.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * patients aged 18 and older, * with a CRP level \> 140 mg/L at D3 or CRP \> 125 mg/L at D4 following colon and/or rectal resection with anastomosis (protected or not by an upstream stoma) * without clinical signs of severe peritonitis (fever, severe sepsis, generalized abdominal contracture) * who have provided written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * patients who have undergone intraperitoneal chemotherapy in the context of the surgical treatment for peritoneal carcinomatosis * patients with a diagnosis of another infection that could explain the high CRP level, * patients who underwent eventration repair at the time of the colorectal resection * patients with an obvious indication for revisit surgery * persons without health insurance cover * adults under guardianship * pregnant or beast-feeding women
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chu de Dijon
Dijon, 21079, France
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