Early regular diet versus clear fluids for recovery after colorectal anastomosis

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional trial compares early initiation of a regular diet with the conventional clear-fluids regimen in patients undergoing a single, primary large-bowel anastomosis within an ERAS framework. Participants will be assigned to receive either early regular feeding or the standard clear-fluids protocol after surgery. Key outcomes include food tolerance, time to return of normal bowel habits, anastomotic leak rate, and length of hospital stay. Patients with proximal diversion, major systemic illness, need for postoperative ICU/mechanical ventilation, or pre-existing malabsorption/GI disease are excluded.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with a single, primary large bowel anastomosis

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with large bowel anastomosis and proximal diversion.
* Patients with severe systemic illnesses or comorbidities that may impact surgical outcomes or dietary tolerance (e.g., severe heart failure, renal failure, liver failure).
* Patients who require post-operative intensive care unit (ICU) admission or mechanical ventilation
* Patients with pre-existing conditions that may affect gastrointestinal function or nutrient absorption (e.g., Crohn's disease, malabsorption syndromes).

Where it's running

• Kasr Alainy
  Cairo, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Tarek Salem Mabrouk
• Email: tareksalem2018011@gmail.com
• Phone: 00201143307034

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.