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New Heart-Shaped surgery may improve bowel function in kids with Hirschsprung's

NCT ID NCT02234219

Disease control Sponsor: Tongji Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two surgical techniques for treating Hirschsprung's disease in children: the traditional Soave method and a newer heart-shaped anastomosis. The trial involved 177 children under 14 years old across multiple hospitals. The goal was to see which approach leads to better bowel function and fewer complications.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Heart-shaped anastomosis procedure
What this could lead to
If the heart-shaped technique works better, it could become a new standard surgery for Hirschsprung's disease, improving bowel control and quality of life for children.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial comparing two surgical methods, so results are already in. The new technique may not be significantly better than the traditional one, and surgery always carries risks like infection or complications.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

177 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2019

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

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

Ages

3 months to 14 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age\<14 years 2. Hirschsprung's disease diagnosed by biopsy 3. Surgical indication Exclusion Criteria: 1. Age\>14 years 2. Not Hirschsprung's disease 3. Surgical contraindication

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

constipation disorder Hirschsprung disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Constipation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tongji Hospital

    Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China

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