New Stent-Vacuum combo may fix Post-Surgery leaks without extra operations
NCT ID NCT07631702
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a device called VacStent for people who develop a leak after colorectal surgery. The device combines a stent with vacuum therapy to help the leak heal while allowing waste to pass normally. About 40 adults will be treated in Dutch hospitals to see if the device can heal the leak without needing more surgery or a temporary colostomy bag.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 40 people
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- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Oct 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: * AL in the distal sigmoid, upper or mid rectum following a colorectal resection * ≥ 18 years old. * Signed a written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Anastomosis that is not endoscopically accessible. * Contra-indications for VacStent GI therapy: (a) Significant tissue ischemia in the area of the wound cavity, larger than the length of the VacStent GI Colon; (b) Anastomotic defect located \<4 cm from the dentate line. This is considered a relative contraindication, as very distal placement may cause patient discomfort although not necessarily; (c) Severe coagulopathy; (d) Ileus that does not allow for endoscopic examination. * Anastomotic fistula to surrounding organs (vagina, bladder, small bowel)
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Locations
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Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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