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Which surgery is safer for a burst colon? new study compares options

NCT ID NCT00692393

Disease control Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compared two surgical methods for treating a burst section of the colon caused by diverticulitis, a condition that leads to severe abdominal infection. 102 adults with this infection were randomly assigned to either a traditional two-step surgery (Hartmann procedure) or a one-step surgery with a temporary protective stoma. The main goal was to see which approach led to fewer deaths and complications.

What this could mean

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Active substance
surgical procedure (Hartmann procedure or primary anastomosis with diverting stoma)
What this could lead to
If one method proves safer, it could become the preferred surgical approach for this serious condition, reducing deaths and complications.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 102 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Both surgeries carry risks like infection or need for a second operation.

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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

102 people

The number who actually took part.

Start date

Jun 2008

Finished

Nov 2013

Lead sponsor

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

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient with peritonitis du to sigmoid diverticulum complication * Surgeon - anesthetist confirming the 2 surgeries can be performed Exclusion Criteria: * Physical state which can not permit patient to participate * contraindication to surgery * non-diverticulum peritonitis

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diverticulitis of colon peritonitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Peritonitis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU - Rouen

    Rouen, 76031, France

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