Comparing techniques for relieving small bowel obstruction

Multicenter Non-randomized Controlled Retrospective Study of the Small Bowel Decompression Techniques Comparative Effectiveness in Patients With Benign Small Bowel Obstruction

Observational North-Western State Medical University named after I.I.Mechnikov · NCT06175442

This study is testing different methods to relieve small bowel obstruction in patients to see which technique works best during and after surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment500 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorNorth-Western State Medical University named after I.I.Mechnikov Academic / other
Locations8 sites (Chelyabinsk and 7 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06175442 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to compare the effectiveness of various intestinal decompression techniques in patients suffering from small bowel obstruction. It will analyze outcomes based on a comparison group using nasogastric drainage against three main groups employing more active decompression methods, such as drainage of the initial parts of the small intestine or total intubation. The study will focus on patients with acute adhesive intestinal obstruction, incarcerated hernias, and other related conditions. The goal is to determine which method yields better results in relieving obstruction during and after surgery.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients with acute adhesive intestinal obstruction, incarcerated ventral hernias, or obstruction due to foreign bodies.

Not a fit: Patients with peritonitis, those requiring intestinal resection, or those who have undergone laparostomy may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment protocols for patients with small bowel obstruction, enhancing recovery and outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on intestinal decompression, this specific comparative approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* acute adhesive intestinal obstruction, including strangulation forms;
* incarcerated ventral hernias, accompanied by impaired intestinal passage;
* acute adhesive intestinal obstruction in the hernial sac;
* obstruction of the small intestine lumen with gallstones and other foreign bodies.

Exclusion Criteria:

* with peritonitis and other complicated surgical infection;
* operations with intestinal resection;
* patients after laparostomy

Where this trial is running

Chelyabinsk and 7 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Small Bowel ObstructionSmall Bowel Obstruction AdhesionSmall-Bowel Obstruction Due to VolvulusHernia IncarceratedAcute intestinal obstruction, small bowel obstruction, nasointestinal tube, nasogastric tube
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