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At-Home Bowel Stimulation

Recruitingn/aAges 18 Years - anyAllThe Cleveland Clinic
NCT07574437 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Postoperative ileus (POI) is a common complication after ileostomy closure and is associated with patient discomfort, delayed return of bowel function, prolonged hospital stay, and increased healthcare costs. One proposed contributor to POI is prolonged inactivity of the bowel segment distal to the ileostomy prior to restoration of intestinal continuity. Previous studies, including a multicenter randomized controlled trial, have shown that preoperative bowel stimulation of the defunctionalized intestine can reduce rates of POI and shorten length of hospital stay. However, these interventions were performed in outpatient or hospital settings and required specialized nursing support. This single-center, prospective interventional study aims to evaluate the feasibility and clinical impact of a patient-performed, at-home bowel stimulation program prior to ileostomy closure. Participants wi

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: \- Adult patients who have undergone a partial colectomy or proctectomy for benign or malignant disease with a protective loop ileostomy Exclusion Criteria: * Underlying inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) * Known peritoneal metastases at the time of ileostomy closure * Inability to provide clear and informed consent * History of subtotal colectomy or total proctocolectomy * Planned laparotomy for ileostomy closure * Inability to speak English or Spanish
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What it tests

  • At-home bowel stimulation
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Where

1 site
Cleveland Clinic Florida
Weston, United States
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