Comparing bowel preparation methods for colostomy reversal in children
Comparison of Outcome of Three Days Bowel Preparation vs No Bowel Preparation in Patients of Colostomy Reversal
NA · University of Child Health Sciences and Children's Hospital, Lahore · NCT06902116
This study is testing whether preparing the bowels for three days before surgery helps children have better outcomes after colostomy reversal compared to not preparing at all.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 1 Year to 15 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Child Health Sciences and Children's Hospital, Lahore (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT06902116 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial aims to compare the outcomes of colostomy reversal in children who undergo either three days of bowel preparation or no bowel preparation at all. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will receive no mechanical bowel preparation and will be admitted one day before surgery, while the other group will undergo three days of preparation with dietary restrictions leading up to the procedure. The study will evaluate key outcomes such as anastomotic leakage, surgical site infections, and length of hospital stay to determine the effectiveness of bowel preparation in this context.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 1 to 15 years who have undergone colostomy.
Not a fit: Patients who are malnourished or have a previous history of colostomy site anastomotic leakage may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into optimal preoperative care for children undergoing colostomy reversal, potentially reducing complications and hospital stays.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored bowel preparation in adults, this specific approach in children is less common and may provide novel insights.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children with colostomy between 1-15 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * Malnourished * Previous history of colostomy site anastomotic leakage
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- University of Child Health Sciences, The Children's Hospital — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Aziz A Chattha, MBBS, FCPS
- Email: azizchattha@hotmail.com
- Phone: 923215986466
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Colostomy - Stoma, Bowel Preparation, BOWEL ANASTOMOSIS