Clinical trial Recruiting at 9 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

Using low stable pressure in colorectal surgery to improve recovery

Official title: Low Stable Pressure Pneumoperitoneum in Colorectal Surgery : An Ideal Stage 2b Prospective International Cohort Study (CROSS STUDY)

Run by Bordeaux Colorectal Institute Academy · NCT06154785 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if using low stable pressure during colorectal surgery can help patients recover faster and feel better afterward.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment300 (estimated)
SponsorBordeaux Colorectal Institute Academy
Academic / other
Locations18 sites (Jette, Brussels Capital and 17 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 15, 2023
Main results expectedSeptember 2025
Study endsSeptember 2025
Registry record updatedAugust 1, 2025
Trial IDNCT06154785 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older undergoing laparoscopic or robotic colonic resection for benign or malignant conditions.

Probably not a fit

Patients undergoing laparotomy procedures or those with conditions such as pelvic sepsis or pregnancy may not benefit from this study.

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 evaluate the effects of low stable pressure pneumoperitoneum during colorectal surgeries on postoperative recovery. By utilizing the Airseal Insufflator, the study will assess various parameters that may influence recovery, including pain management, length of hospital stay, and overall patient satisfaction. The research will involve a prospective international cohort to gather data on the effectiveness of this approach in enhancing early rehabilitation programs after surgery. The findings could help optimize surgical techniques and improve patient outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to shorter hospital stays and reduced postoperative pain for patients undergoing colorectal surgery.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results with low-pressure laparoscopic techniques, suggesting potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years old
* Colonic resection (right or left, subtotal or total) performed for benign or malignant pathology
* Rectal resection with or without stoma for benign or malignant pathology
* Laparoscopic or robotic procedure
* Surgery under low stable pressure pneumoperitoneum with AirSeal
* Patient who benefits by medicare system
* Oral agreement after reading information letter

Exclusion Criteria:

* Laparotomy procedure
* Associated resection (except appendectomy or liver biopsy)
* Transverse colectomy
* Emergency procedure
* Pelvic sepsis
* Pregnancy or breast feeding period
* Legal incapacity or physical, psychological social or geographical status interfering with the patient's ability to agree to participate in the study
* Persons deprived of liberty or under guardianship

Where it's running

  • Universitair Ziekenhuis
    Jette, Brussels Capital, Belgium
    Recruiting
  • Clinique Tivoli-Ducos - Bordeaux Colorectal Institute
    Bordeaux, France
    Recruiting
  • Hôpital Nord-Marseille
    Marseille, France
    Recruiting
  • Hôpital Lyon Sud
    Pierre-Bénite, France
    Recruiting
  • Hopital Charles Nicolle
    Rouen, France
    Recruiting
  • Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery
    Milan, Italy
    Recruiting
Show 12 more locations
  • Academic Medical Center
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Hospital General Universitario Gregorio
    Madrid, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève
    Geneva, Switzerland
    Recruiting
  • Hôpital Jean Minoz
    Besançon, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • Hôpital Albert Michallon
    La Tronche, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • Hôpital Bicêtre
    Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • Clinique Hartmann
    Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • Hopital Saint-Louis
    Paris, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • Hôpital Saint-Antoine
    Paris, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou
    Paris, France
    Not yet recruiting
  • St. Georg Klinikum Eisenach
    Eisenach, Germany
    Not yet recruiting
  • Nhs Fundation Trust
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    Not yet recruiting

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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.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.