Evaluating a scoring system for postoperative ileus in digestive surgery
Study of Postoperative Ileus in Digestive Surgery
University Hospital, Toulouse · NCT06018961
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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 161 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Toulouse (other) |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 2 sites (Toulouse and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06018961 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on postoperative ileus, a common complication following colorectal surgery characterized by a temporary cessation of bowel function. The primary aim is to evaluate the IFEED score, a clinical tool proposed to define and assess postoperative ileus, and to compare its effectiveness with the length of hospital stay. By analyzing a cohort of patients undergoing digestive tract surgeries, the study seeks to establish a reproducible definition of ileus and improve patient management. The research is being conducted at a single center, the University Hospital in Toulouse.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients scheduled for surgical management of colorectal cancer, chronic inflammatory bowel disease, or colonic diverticulosis.
Not a fit: Patients with complex surgical needs, such as those requiring emergency surgery or with multiple digestive resections, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better definitions and management strategies for postoperative ileus, potentially reducing hospital stays and improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the IFEED score has been proposed, this study is novel as it aims to evaluate it prospectively in a patient cohort.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient entering our care sector for surgical management of a pathology affecting the digestive tract: * Colorectal cancer * Chronic inflammatory bowel disease * Colonic diverticulosis. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient treated for digestive resection with associated resection procedure or to be treated with intraperitoneal chemotherapy. * Patient presenting during hospitalization with an ileus secondary to another intra-abdominal complication. * Patient cared for in an emergency * Hepatic resection or other associated metastatic site * Multiple digestive resection * Colorectal anastomosis less than 7 cm from the anal margin (below the Pouch of Douglas) * Patient with American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status (ASA) score \> 2 * Patient with an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status Scale \>2 * Pregnant or breastfeeding women * Patient under a protection regime for adults (guardianship, curators, safeguard of justice)
Where this trial is running
Toulouse and 1 other locations
- CHU de Toulouse — Toulouse, France (RECRUITING)
- INSERM — Toulouse, France (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Guillaume LE COSQUER, MD — University Hospital, Toulouse
- Study coordinator: Guillaume LE COSQUER, MD
- Email: lecosquer.g@chu-toulouse.fr
- Phone: 5 61 32 27 61
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: Colorectal Surgery, Ileus, Colorectal surgery