Clinical trials: Intestinal Obstruction
Colo-rectal Cancer
Comparison of Ultrasound-guided Erector Spinae Plane Block and Transmuscular Quadratus Lumborum Block
The objective of this study is to compare the postoperative analgesic effect of bupivacaine injection via ultrasound-guided erector spinae block versus transmuscular quadratus lumborum block in patients undergoing abdominal…
- Trial name
- NCT05709899
- Testing
- nerve blocks
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Bowel Ileus, Flatus
Chewing Gum on Postoperative Ileus in Children
Traditional postoperative care has been challenged recently to improve and speedup recovery (including the return of bowel function) such that patients can be discharged to home more quickly.
- Trial name
- GUM_1 (NCT03666377)
- Testing
- Gum chewing
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Intestinal Obstruction
Effects of Methylnaltrexone in Comparison to Naloxone on Loperamide-induced Delay of the Oro-cecal, Whole-gut and Colon Transit Time.
The purpose of this study is to describe the effects of repeated-dose methylnaltrexone in preventing loperamide-induced delay of whole-gut, oro-cecal and colon transit time and to measure pharmacokinetics of methylnaltrexone and…
- Trial name
- NCT01596764
- Testing
- Loperamide, Colon Transit, Sulfasalazine
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medicine Greifswald
Meconium Obstruction of Prematurity
Saline Enema Administration in Meconium Obstruction of Prematurity and Impact on the Resolution, Feeds, Microbiome, and Gut-brain Axis.
The goal of this clinical trial is to study the effect of twice-daily saline enema (SE) in the treatment obstruction of prematurity (MOP) in infants with the birth weight ≤1.25kg.
- Trial name
- NCT06048614
- Testing
- Saline Enema (SE), Glycerin Suppository
- Where
- 2 sites in Singapore
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Postoperative Ileus.
Does Sugared or Sugar Free Chewing Gum Reduces Postoperative Ileus After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is now very common procedure to remove the gall bladder from abdomen. After this procedure many patients suffer from the non functioning of intestine and stomach which is very common after any…
- Trial name
- NCT02162134
- Testing
- sugar free chewing gum, sugared chewing gum, Tab. Midazolam 7.5 mg
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi
Neurogenic Bladder, Neurogenic Bowel
The Role of Active Administration of Peristeen Bowel Evacuation for the Management of Urinary Tract Infection
This study investigates whether active use of transanal irrigation (Peristeen®) effectively manages urinary tract infection among patients with the diagnosis of neurogenic bladder.
- Conditions
- Neurogenic Bladder, Neurogenic Bowel, Spina Bifida, Fecal Incontinence
- Trial name
- NCT04815226
- Testing
- Peristeen Transanal Irrigation
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Ileostomy; Complications, Bowel Obstruction
Implementing a Low Fiber Diet vs. Regular Diet in Postoperative Colorectal Patients With Ileostomies
The primary objective of this study is to prospectively evaluate rate of post-operative ileus or obstruction in patients with ileostomies receiving low fiber diet vs. regular diet starting post-operative day 1.
- Conditions
- Ileostomy; Complications, Bowel Obstruction, Postoperative Ileus
- Trial name
- NCT04675606
- Testing
- Regular diet, Low fiber diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Endoscopic Surgical Procedure
Percutaneous Sigmoid Fixation For Management Of Recurrent Sigmoid Volvulus
The investigators included all patients who were presented to emergency department with recurrent sigmoid volvulus at Zagazig University hospital between (August 2024 to August 2025).
- Trial name
- NCT07155304
- Testing
- percutaneous sigmoid colon fixation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zagazig University
Intussusception
Seasonal Variations and Different Treatment Protocols OF Intussusception In Children:
Background: Intussusception remains a common cause of bowel obstruction in children and results in significant morbidity and mortality if not promptly treated.
- Trial name
- NCT04486300
- Testing
- Pneumatic reduction and Laparotomy
- Volunteers
- 470 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Minia University
Hemorrhoids, Fissure in Ano
Multi-Drug Analgesia vs. Standard Solution for Anal Surgery
The primary aim is to test the magnitude and duration of analgesia provided by single dose multi-drug analgesia administered for perianal block, and compare with standard solution (Marcaine \& Lidocaine in 1:1 mixture - Total 60…
- Conditions
- Hemorrhoids, Fissure in Ano, Fistula;Rectal
- Trial name
- NCT03105674
- Testing
- Multi-drug local anesthetics (Combination), Standard local anesthetics (Combination)
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Pregnancy Related
Diagnostic Performance of Antenatal Ultrasound for High-Risk Intestinal Malrotation
The aims of this study are: To assess the performance of third-trimester ultrasound scan in the localization of intestinal structures (small bowel, gut, mesenteric vessels..) involved in malrotations with a higher-risk of…
- Trial name
- MALGRE (NCT03968107)
- Testing
- Reference ultrasound examination
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 77 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Colorectal Disorders, Regional Anesthesia Morbidity
Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks With and Without Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone will be used as an adjunct to local anesthetics (bupivacaine) to prolong the duration of laparoscopically-placed transversus-abdominis plane blocks in elective colorectal resection.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Disorders, Regional Anesthesia Morbidity, Analgesia, Local Anesthetic Complication
- Trial name
- TAP-DEX (NCT05432934)
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Colorectal Disorders, Incisional Hernia
Incisional Hernia and Adhesion-Related Bowel Obstruction
Despite of technological advances in surgery, incisional hernia and bowel obstruction remain frequent surgical complications. To date, the relationship between these two types of surgery and the occurrence of incisional hernia…
- Conditions
- Colorectal Disorders, Incisional Hernia, Bowel Obstruction
- Trial name
- NCT02116881
- Testing
- Colorectal Surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Ileus, Nursing Care
Abdominal Hot Water Bag Aplication Ileus Care
The role of nurses in the management of ileus is very important as they are part of the multidisciplinary approach. The study aimed to determine the effect of a hot water bag applied to the abdominal region on pain caused by…
- Conditions
- Ileus, Nursing Care, Pain
- Trial name
- Ileus (NCT07248098)
- Testing
- hot water application
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cukurova University
Hirschsprung's Disease Associated Enterocolitis
Neuro-Immune Interactions in the Gut
Hirschsprung's disease (HD) is diagnosed shortly after birth and is characterized by the presence of megacolon. HD is caused when ganglion cells of the enteric nervous system (ENS) in the wall of the large intestine do not…
- Trial name
- NIG (NCT03617640)
- Where
- 8 sites in Germany, Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Children's Hospital Basel
Ogilvie Syndrome, Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
Epidural for Ogilvie's Syndrome
Epidural anesthesia may represent a safe and effective pharmacological tool in the management of Ogilvie's Syndrome. This pilot study aims to demonstrate feasibility, safety, and efficacy of epidural anesthesia to set the stage…
- Trial name
- NCT04600427
- Testing
- Epidural anesthesia
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Phase I Clinical Trial of DA-6886 in Healthy Male Subjects
DA-6886_IBS_I is a phase I, dose block-randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single/multiple dosing, dose escalation clinical trial with open-labelled food effect study of single dose to investigate the safety…
- Trial name
- NCT01633723
- Testing
- DA-6886
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dong-A ST Co., Ltd.
Intestinal Obstruction
Effects of 500 mg Immediate Release and Extended Release Methylnaltrexone on Loperamide-induced Delay of the Oro-cecal and Whole-gut Transit Time in Healthy Subjects
The purpose of this study is to describe the effects of methylnaltrexone in preventing loperamide-induced delay of the oro-cecal and whole-gut transit time and measure pharmacokinetics of methylnaltrexone after subcutaneous and…
- Trial name
- LOP-MNTX-2009 (NCT01596777)
- Testing
- Loperamide, Methylnaltrexone 12 mg sc., Methylnaltrexone IR capsule
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medicine Greifswald
Celiac Disease, Gluten Sensitivity
Bovine Colostrum to Prevent Absorption of Gluten
To investigate the use of hyperimmune bovine colostrum to reduce gluten absorption. A double-blind, cross-over study will be performed in which persons who are following a strict gluten-free diet will be challenged with oral…
- Conditions
- Celiac Disease, Gluten Sensitivity, Non-celiac Gluten Sensitivity
- Trial name
- NCT05555446
- Testing
- Bovine colostrum
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milky Way Life Sciences LLC
Paralytic Ileus
The Effects of Gum Chewing on Bowel Function Recovery Following Cesarean Section
Following all abdominal surgery, paralytic ileus commonly develops. Surgeons have traditionally withheld postoperative oral intake until the return of bowel function to prevent related complications.
- Trial name
- GUM01 (NCT01131416)
- Testing
- Gum chewing
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chiang Mai University