New protocol aims to ease bowel blockage after abdominal surgery
NCT ID NCT07194525
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a step-by-step treatment plan called I-MAP for patients who develop a temporary bowel blockage (postoperative ileus) within 30 days after abdominal surgery. The goal was to see if the plan could be used consistently and safely. 60 adults were monitored and treated according to I-MAP, which included daily checks, contrast drinks, imaging, and medication when needed. The study did not compare I-MAP to other treatments, but focused on how well doctors could follow the protocol and whether it led to complications.
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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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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2023
- Finished
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Apr 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- 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: * Adults ≥18 years of age. * Patients who undergo abdominal surgery and develop postoperative ileus (POI) within 30 days. * Provided general consent for participation. Exclusion Criteria: * Preoperative bowel obstruction. * Anastomotic leak. * Prophylactic nasogastric tube (NGT) placement. * Pregnancy. * Lack of general consent.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois (CHUV)
Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, 1005, Switzerland
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