Clinical trials: Bowel Surgery
Carcinoma of the Appendix, Colorectal Cancer
Thalidomide in Treating Patients Who Have Undergone Surgery and Chemotherapy for Cancer That Has Spread Throughout the Abdomen Due to Colorectal Cancer or Appendix Cancer
RATIONALE: Thalidomide may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking blood flow to the tumor. Giving thalidomide after surgery and chemotherapy may kill any remaining tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00310076
- Testing
- thalidomide, surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Colorectal Cancer
Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy and Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Treating Patients Who Are Undergoing Surgical Resection for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00081289
- Testing
- Radiation Therapy, Capecitabine 1650 mg/m^2/day, Capecitabine 1200 mg/m^2/day
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 146 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Colon Mucinous Adenocarcinoma, Colon Signet Ring Cell Adenocarcinoma
Akt Inhibitor MK2206 in Treating Patients With Previously Treated Colon or Rectal Cancer That is Metastatic or Locally Advanced and Cannot Be Removed by Surgery
This phase II trial studies how well v-akt murine thymoma viral oncogene homolog 1 (Akt) inhibitor MK2206 works in treating patients with previously treated colon or rectal cancer that has spread from the primary site to other…
- Conditions
- Colon Mucinous Adenocarcinoma, Colon Signet Ring Cell Adenocarcinoma, Rectal Mucinous Adenocarcinoma, Rectal Signet Ring Cell Adenocarcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT01802320
- Testing
- Akt Inhibitor MK2206, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Pharmacological Study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Liver Metastases, Mucinous Adenocarcinoma of the Colon
Cetuximab and/or Dasatinib in Patients With Colorectal Cancer and Liver Metastases That Can Be Removed by Surgery
This phase 0 trial is studying whether 2 weeks of cetuximab and dasatinib will change tumor cells in patients with colorectal cancer and liver metastases that can be removed by surgery.
- Conditions
- Liver Metastases, Mucinous Adenocarcinoma of the Colon, Mucinous Adenocarcinoma of the Rectum, Recurrent Colon Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT00835679
- Testing
- cetuximab, dasatinib, therapeutic conventional surgery
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Ileus
Intermountain Healthcare's Enhanced Recovery Protocol for Colon Surgery With and Without Alvimopan Use
The purpose of this study is to determine if the addition of alvimopan to our care process model for colon resection patients will decrease length of stay.
- Trial name
- NCT01143259
- Testing
- Alvimopam, 300 mg Polyethylene
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 274 people
- Sponsor
- Intermountain Health Care, Inc.
Colon Cancer
Intracorporeal Anastomosis Versus Extracorporeal Anastomosis for Left Colon Cancer
This study aims to investigate the effects of intracorporeal anastomosis and extracorporeal anastomosis in laparoscopic-assisted radical left hemicolectomy on surgical site infection.
- Trial name
- NCT04201717
- Testing
- laparoscopic assisted left colectomy (extracorporeal anastomosis group), total laparoscopic left colectomy (intracorporeal anastomosis group)
- Where
- 12 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- Jilin University
Rectal Cancer, Colon Cancer
Perfusion Assessment in Laparoscopic Left Anterior Resection
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate that NIR fluorescence angiography using the PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging System ("PINPOINT System" or "PINPOINT") can assess viability of colon tissue during laparoscopic…
- Conditions
- Rectal Cancer, Colon Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Polyp
- Trial name
- PILLAR II (NCT01560377)
- Testing
- PINPOINT Endoscopic Fluorescence Imaging System
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 147 people
- Sponsor
- Novadaq Technologies ULC, now a part of Stryker
Colorectal Cancer
Surgery With or Without Thalidomide in Treating Patients With Recurrent or Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
RATIONALE: Thalidomide may stop the growth of colorectal cancer by stopping blood flow to the tumor. Giving thalidomide after surgery may kill any remaining tumor cells.
- Trial name
- NCT00019747
- Testing
- thalidomide, adjuvant therapy
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Ileus, Bowel Obstruction
Stoma Tube Decompression and Postoperative Ileus After Major Colorectal Surgery
Postoperative ileus is common after colorectal surgery, occurring in up to 20% of patients. Stomas are frequently created in conjunction with major colorectal surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01911793
- Testing
- Stoma Tube
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Crohn's Disease
Infliximab for the Prevention of Recurrent Crohn's Disease After Surgery
A randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study to determine endoscopic recurrence of Crohn's disease 12 months after curative, resective ileal or ileocolonic surgery in patients receiving post-operative infliximab or placebo
- Trial name
- NCT00688636
- Testing
- infliximab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Vaginal Prolapse
Observational Data Collection of Surgical Outcomes in the Treatment of Vaginal Prolapse With AMS Products
This registry was observational (only collected information typically noted by the surgeon when their patients were routinely seen); there was no change to the care the patient received as a result of being part of the registry).
- Trial name
- POWER1012 (NCT00388947)
- Testing
- AMS Prolapse Product
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,543 people
- Sponsor
- ASTORA Women's Health
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
Safety and Efficacy of TU-100 as an Adjunct to an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in Subjects Undergoing Bowel Resection
This multicenter, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study will evaluate the effect of TU-100 on resolution of postoperative ileus (POI) in subjects undergoing open or laparoscopic bowel resection (BR).
- Trial name
- NCT04742907
- Testing
- TU-100
- Where
- 36 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 402 people
- Sponsor
- Tsumura USA
Colon Adenocarcinoma, Stage IIA Colon Cancer AJCC v7
Oxaliplatin, Leucovorin, and Fluorouracil With or Without Bevacizumab in Treating Patients Who Have Undergone Surgery for Stage II Colon Cancer
This randomized phase III trial studies oxaliplatin, leucovorin, fluorouracil, and bevacizumab to see how well they work compared to oxaliplatin, leucovorin, and fluorouracil in treating patients who have undergone surgery for…
- Conditions
- Colon Adenocarcinoma, Stage IIA Colon Cancer AJCC v7, Stage IIB Colon Cancer AJCC v7, Stage IIC Colon Cancer AJCC v7
- Trial name
- NCT00217737
- Testing
- Bevacizumab, Fluorouracil, Leucovorin
- Where
- 928 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 2,431 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Constipation, Impaction, and Bowel Obstruction, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
S1316, Surgery or Non-Surgical Management in Treating Patients With Intra-Abdominal Cancer and Bowel Obstruction
This partially randomized clinical trial studies surgery or non-surgical management in treating patients with intra-abdominal cancer and bowel obstruction.
- Trial name
- NCT02270450
- Testing
- therapeutic conventional surgery, gastrointestinal complications management/prevention, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- 38 sites in United States, Canada and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 221 people
- Sponsor
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
Neoplasm, Rectum
Appropriate Timing of Surgery After Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
This study aimed to compare the outcomes of early versus late surgical resection in patients who underwent curative total mesorectal excision after neoadjuvant chemoradiation.
- Trial name
- NCT03287843
- Testing
- Total mesorectal excision before 56 days (4-8 weeks), Total mesorectal excision after 56 days (8-12 weeks)
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- Ege University
Crohn's Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease
A Comparison of Ultrasound Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Nerve Block Techniques
Postoperative pain can pose significant challenges in the postoperative recovery of patients undergoing major colorectal surgery. Traditionally, opioids have played an important role in treating postoperative pain.
- Conditions
- Crohn's Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Postoperative Pain
- Trial name
- NCT02538679
- Testing
- US TAP Bupivacaine/Epinephrine, Lap TAP Bupivacaine/Epinephrine
- Volunteers
- 127 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Colorectal Cancer
A Study in People With Colorectal Cancer to Test Whether Ezabenlimab or Pembrolizumab in Combination With BI 765063 Lead to Side Effects or Delays in Surgery
This study is open to people with newly diagnosed colorectal cancer. People who are scheduled for surgery can participate. People either get a medicine called BI 765063 combined with ezabenlimab or combined with pembrolizumab in…
- Trial name
- NCT05446129
- Testing
- Ezabenlimab, BI 765063, Pembrolizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease
ENhanced Recovery in CHildren Undergoing Surgery
The institution of perioperative Enhanced Recovery Protocols (ERPs) has been found to decrease hospital length of stay, in-hospital costs, and complications among adult surgical populations but data in pediatric populations are…
- Conditions
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis
- Trial name
- ENRICH-US (NCT04060303)
- Testing
- Perioperative surgical care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 597 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Appendicitis
Single-incision Laparoscopic (SILS) Versus Conventional Laparoscopic Appendectomy for the Treatment of Acute Appendicitis
Recent advances in laparoscopic instrumentation have made it possible to perform intra-abdominal operations entirely through a small incision that can be hidden within the umbilicus.
- Trial name
- NCT00997516
- Testing
- SILS appendectomy, conventional laparoscopic appendectomy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Colorectal Cancer, Neurotoxicity
Calcium Gluconate and Magnesium Sulfate in Preventing Neurotoxicity Caused By Oxaliplatin in Patients Receiving Combination Chemotherapy for Stage II, Stage III, or Stage IV Colorectal Cancer That Has Been Completely Removed By Surgery
RATIONALE: Calcium gluconate and magnesium sulfate may prevent or lessen neurotoxicity caused by oxaliplatin. It is not yet known whether calcium gluconate and magnesium sulfate are more effective than a placebo in preventing…
- Trial name
- NCT00316914
- Testing
- calcium gluconate, magnesium sulfate
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology