Evaluating how intestinal gas affects recovery after abdominal surgery

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 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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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
* 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 with patient intubation

Where it's running

• University Hospital of Nantes, CIC Institut des Maladies de l'appareil digestif, CHU Nantes, 1 place Alexis Ricordeau 44093 Nantes cedex 01
  Nantes, Loire Atlantique, France Recruiting
• 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

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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.