Stent or stoma right away versus surgery later for bowel blockage
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial studies treatment choices for adults with a large-bowel blockage caused by colon cancer. It compares doing an emergency procedure now (like a stent or stoma) versus bridging to a later colon surgery, to see which approach is safer and works better.
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Who can take part
- You must be over 18 years old
- You have symptoms of a large-bowel blockage that needs urgent treatment
- A CT scan must confirm the blockage is from colon cancer
- You must be willing and able to provide informed consent
- Your situation is not palliative (not focused only on comfort care)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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