Spinal medications to prevent bowel paralysis after abdominal surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether two different medications, given before surgery, can help prevent a common problem called paralytic ileus (where the intestines stop working after abdominal surgery). The medications are given via a spinal injection and may help your bowel start working again sooner.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You are having open (not laparoscopic) major abdominal surgery where part of the intestine is removed or reconnected.
- You do not have diabetes, and you have not taken steroid medications in the last 3 months.
- You have not had any previous abdominal surgery (except hernia repair or emergency surgery).
- You do not have a history of bowel obstruction, chronic constipation, or irregular bowel habits.
Quick eligibility check
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