Which stoma is safer? new trial aims to settle the debate
NCT ID NCT07283952
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of temporary stomas (loop ileostomy and loop transverse colostomy) created after colorectal surgery to protect the bowel connection from leaking. About 36 adults having planned or emergency colorectal surgery will be randomly assigned to one stoma type. The goal is to see which stoma leads to fewer leaks, complications, and hospital readmissions.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 36 people
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- Expected to start
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Jan 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Nov 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * • Adults ≥18 years undergoing elective low anterior resection or coloanal anastomosis for benign or malignant colorectal disease. * Patients for whom the surgeon has decided that a diverting stoma is required such as emergency resection and anastomosis cases where a covering stoma is indicated. * Ability to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * • Patients with pre-existing stoma. * Severe comorbidities precluding stoma creation (e.g., advanced renal failure, uncontrolled cardiac disease). * Patients with extensive peritoneal carcinomatosis or unresectable disease. * Pregnant or lactating women. * Inability to comply with follow-up or provide informed consent.
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