Evaluating the timing of contrast media administration for small bowel obstruction

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 study evaluates the effectiveness of administering water-soluble contrast media (CM) at two different time intervals after nasogastric-tube decompression in patients with adhesive small bowel obstruction (SBO). Patients will be randomized into two groups: one receiving CM after 4 hours and the other after 24 hours. The study aims to determine if earlier administration of CM can improve the resolution of SBO. Radiographs will be taken to assess the outcomes, and any patient requiring surgery will not be delayed in receiving necessary treatment.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients 18 years or older
* Adhesive small bowel obstruction diagnosed (clinical, laboratory and radiologic evaluation
* No peritonitis present, no need for an emergent surgery
* Patients sign an informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients younger than 18 yeas
* Patients with mechanical small bowel obstruction caused by incarcerated hernias
* Patients with mechanical small bowel obstruction caused by carcinomatosis
* Patients with paralytic small bowel obstruction
* Patients who have undergone surgery within 6 weeks
* Patients who do not want to be enrolled in the study

Where it's running

• Tartu University Hospital
  Tartu, Tartu, Estonia Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Liis Jaanimäe — University of Tartu
• Study coordinator: Liis Jaanimäe, MD
• Email: liis.jaanimae@kliinikum.ee
• Phone: +3725224012

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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.