Comparing bowel preparation methods for colostomy reversal in children
Official title: Comparison of Outcome of Three Days Bowel Preparation vs No Bowel Preparation in Patients of Colostomy Reversal
Run by University of Child Health Sciences and Children's Hospital, Lahore · NCT06902116 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 1 Year to 15 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Child Health Sciences and Children's Hospital, Lahore Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 8, 2025 |
| Main results expected | January 2027 |
| Study ends | March 2027 |
| Registry record updated | July 6, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06902116 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 1 to 15 years who have undergone colostomy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are malnourished or have a previous history of colostomy site anastomotic leakage may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: While similar studies have explored bowel preparation in adults, this specific approach in children is less common and may provide novel insights.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.