Early vs delayed surgery for Crohn’s bowel narrowing
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares two timing choices for surgery in people with Crohn’s disease who have bowel narrowing (strictures) causing blockage symptoms. The goal is to see whether operating earlier leads to better control of symptoms and inflammation when other treatments haven’t worked.
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Who can take part
- You have Crohn’s symptoms that suggest your bowel is partially blocked
- Tests show you have bowel narrowing (strictures)
- Medicines have not been able to put your Crohn’s into remission (traditional drugs failed)
- You have signs of ongoing active bowel inflammation
- Your doctors think you are not a good candidate for enteral balloon dilation (EBD)
- You can sign written informed consent
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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