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Colorectal Surgery clinical trials and research

• 19Clinical trials
• 1NIH research projects
• 15Countries

Newest Colorectal Surgery clinical trials

All recruiting trials (19)

• Bowel Sounds and Day-to-Day Recovery After Colorectal Cancer Surgery

  This study will test whether monitoring bowel sounds before and after colorectal cancer surgery can predict how quickly patients recover bowel function and resume eating.

  Recruiting Zhongnan Hospital · Wuhan, Hubei · NCT07705139

• Bilateral ESPB versus OSTAPB for postoperative pain after colorectal surgery

  This study tests whether, after open colorectal surgery, an ultrasound-guided bilateral erector spinae plane block works better or the bilateral OSTAP block works better for controlling pain.

  Recruiting Cairo University · Cairo · NCT07602452

• Preventing colon anastomotic leaks by stenting the superior mesenteric artery

  This trial tests whether placing a stent in the superior mesenteric artery before elective colon surgery can reduce anastomotic leaks in patients over 40 with an asymptomatic >50% SMA stenosis.

  Recruiting at 10 sites Medisch Spectrum Twente · Emmen, Drenthe and 17 other locations · NCT07486570

• Using fingertip CRP point-of-care tests to spot leaks after elective colorectal surgery

  This project will see if daily fingertip CRP point-of-care tests can detect anastomotic leaks early in people having elective colorectal surgery.

  Recruiting Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens · Amiens · NCT07464600

• Peripheral autonomic plus TAP blocks for pain after minimally invasive left-sided colorectal surgery

  This will try adding a peripheral autonomic block (targeting the superior hypogastric and inferior mesenteric plexuses) plus a TAP block to standard pain control in adults having elective minimally invasive left-sided colorectal surgery to see if it reduces pain and opioid use in the first 48 hours.

  Recruiting Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais · Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais · NCT07388953

• Pre-emptive endoscopic vacuum therapy to reduce anastomotic leaks after colorectal cancer surgery

  This will try using pre-emptive endoscopic vacuum therapy after colorectal cancer surgery to see if it lowers early anastomotic leaks in adults having radical colorectal operations.

  Recruiting Nanchong Central Hospital · Nanchong, Sichuan · NCT07208786

• Reflexology and hot water foot baths for pain relief after colorectal surgery

  This study is testing if reflexology massage or hot water foot baths can help relieve pain and improve recovery for people after colorectal cancer surgery.

  Recruiting Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · Istanbul, Istanbul and 1 other locations · NCT06972199

• Effect of pre-surgery nutrition on colorectal surgery outcomes

  This study tests whether a special nutritional drink before colorectal surgery can help patients recover better and have fewer complications compared to a regular drink.

  Recruiting Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran · Mexico City, Tlalpan · NCT06883422

• Testing for leaks in colorectal surgery

  This study is testing a new method to check for leaks during colorectal cancer surgery to see if it helps reduce complications after the operation.

  Recruiting Nanchong Central Hospital · Nanchong, Sichuan · NCT06865638

• At-home continuous monitoring after colorectal surgery to reduce readmissions

  This trial tests whether 30 days of at-home continuous remote monitoring after colorectal surgery helps people at higher risk of readmission compared with usual discharge care.

  Recruiting at 13 sites Nantes University Hospital · Angers and 13 other locations · NCT06850688

• Preventing dehydration and readmission after elective ileostomy

  See if clinicians calculate the DRIP score and apply its recommended steps for adults having an elective ileostomy to reduce dehydration and readmission at several Italian centers.

  Recruiting at 7 sites Multidisciplinary Italian Study group for STOmas (MISSTO) · Legnano, Italy and 6 other locations · NCT06824623

• Improving care transitions after colorectal surgery for older adults

  This study will test whether a coordinated care transition program helps people 65 and older recover better and avoid being readmitted after elective colorectal surgery.

  Recruiting Massachusetts General Hospital · Salem, Massachusetts · NCT06752031

• Evaluating a new robotic platform for colorectal surgery

  This study is testing a new robotic surgery system to see if it can safely and effectively help patients undergoing colorectal surgery.

  Recruiting Fundación para el Fomento de la Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de la Comunitat Valenciana · Elche, Alicante · NCT06512480

• Using low stable pressure in colorectal surgery to improve recovery

  This study is testing if using low stable pressure during colorectal surgery can help patients recover faster and feel better afterward.

  Recruiting at 9 sites Bordeaux Colorectal Institute Academy · Jette, Brussels Capital and 17 other locations · NCT06154785

• Evaluating a scoring system for postoperative ileus in digestive surgery

  This study is testing a new scoring system to see if it can help doctors better understand and manage postoperative ileus in patients after colorectal surgery.

  Recruiting University Hospital, Toulouse · Toulouse and 1 other locations · NCT06018961

• Prophylactic Tamsulosin to Prevent Postoperative Urinary Retention After Rectal Resection

  This phase III trial tests whether taking a 0.4 mg dose of tamsulosin around the time of rectal resection can reduce postoperative urinary retention in men.

  Recruiting Phase 3 CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval · Québec, Quebec · NCT05941806

• Impact of robotic surgery on older patients with colorectal cancer

  This study tests how robotic surgery affects recovery and quality of life for older patients with colorectal cancer.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel · Brussels and 1 other locations · NCT05848609

• Evaluating a new device to prevent stoma creation after colorectal surgery

  This study is testing a new device to see if it can help prevent the need for a stoma after colorectal surgery in adults who are at risk of complications.

  Recruiting at 3 sites JSR Medical Co., Ltd. · Buffalo, New York and 2 other locations · NCT05826743

• Length of urinary catheter use after colorectal (pelvic) surgery

  This trial tests whether removing the urinary catheter on postoperative day 1 instead of day 3 is safe for adults having total mesorectal excision for rectal disease.

  Recruiting at 2 sites University of Southern California · Los Angeles, California and 1 other locations · NCT04359069

NIH-funded research (1)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• Improving communication for older adults facing major colorectal surgery

  This study is all about helping older adults, especially those 65 and up, make better decisions about major colorectal surgery by creating easy-to-use communication tools that address their specific health needs and concerns.

  NIH research University of Rochester · Rochester, United States · NIH-10977871

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Quick answers

How many Colorectal Surgery clinical trials are recruiting right now?

19, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 15 countries. The most sites are in France (4 trials), United States (3 trials), China (3 trials), Italy (2 trials), Spain (2 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 3: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

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