Bowel stimulation before stoma closure: a microbiome mystery unraveled
NCT ID NCT07640113
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether stimulating the unused part of the bowel before closing an ileostomy (a temporary stoma) can help restore healthy gut bacteria and tissue. About 90 adults will be split into three groups: no stimulation, stimulation with a saline solution, or stimulation with their own stool. The goal is to understand how this affects recovery and reduces complications like bowel paralysis after surgery.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 90 people
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- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Mar 2028
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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 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients 18 yo and older, with a loop ileostomy after colorectal surgery for malignant or benign disease and a barium enema that rules out colorectal anastomotic leak or stenosis. 2. Patients must be self-sufficient in their stoma care or dispose of assistance by a family member or healthcare provider. 3. Patients must reside no further than 50km from the hospital and dispose of postoperative home-assistance by a family member or healthcare provider. Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with a terminal ileostomy or a closed distal limb, inaccesible to preoperative stimulation. 2. Patients with the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease. 3. Patients incapable of comprehending or signing the informed consent.
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