Evaluating how intestinal gas affects recovery after abdominal surgery
Assessment of the Impact of Intestinal Gas Emission Quality on the Postoperative Course After Abdominal Surgery: Single-center Prospective Study - FLATQUAL- Abdominal Surgery and Gas Transit
University Hospital, Angers · NCT06675097
This study looks at how the type of gas produced in the intestines after abdominal surgery can help doctors understand recovery and any possible complications.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Angers (other gov) |
| Locations | 1 site (Angers) |
| Trial ID | NCT06675097 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the relationship between the quality of intestinal gas emission and postoperative complications following abdominal surgery. It focuses on understanding how gas recovery can reflect intestinal transit and potentially indicate the presence of complications such as postoperative ileus. By analyzing the composition of intestinal gases, which may mirror the intestinal microbiota, the study seeks to correlate these factors with surgical outcomes. The findings could provide insights into improving postoperative care and recovery protocols.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are scheduled for open or laparoscopic abdominal surgery with an expected hospital stay of at least two days.
Not a fit: Patients requiring a stoma, those needing immediate intensive care, or individuals unable to provide informed consent may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance postoperative recovery strategies and reduce complications for patients undergoing abdominal surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific focus on intestinal gas quality is novel, related studies have indicated that microbiota analysis can predict postoperative complications.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients ≥18 years old * Indication for open or laparoscopic abdominal surgery * Whose expected length of stay is ≥ 2 days Non Inclusion Criteria: * Patients requiring a stomy on the initial surgery * Need for immediate postoperative intensive care * Emergency surgery * Patient not knowing how to read or write * Poor understanding of the French language * Person deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision * Person subject to psychiatric care under duress * Person subject to a legal protection measure * Person unable to express consent * Person objecting to participating in research Exclusion Criteria: -Immediate post-operative intensive care
Where this trial is running
Angers
- Angers Hospital (visceral surgery department) — Angers, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Aurelien VENARA, MD, PhD
- Email: AuVenara@chu-angers.fr
- Phone: 33 2 41 35 36 18
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: Postoperative Complication, Recovery, Physiological, transit, surgery, abdomen, stool, gas