Surgery vs. watchful waiting after bowel blockage from scar tissue
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares surgery to remove scar tissue (adhesiolysis) with a wait-and-see approach for people who recently had a small bowel blockage caused by scar tissue and were treated without surgery. The goal is to see which approach better prevents future blockages.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You recently had a small bowel blockage caused by scar tissue (adhesions) that was treated without surgery
- If you have had abdominal surgery before, you must have a CT scan that shows no other cause for the blockage
- If you have never had abdominal surgery, your CT scan must show typical signs of a blockage from scar tissue
- You are not pregnant
- You are healthy enough for surgery as determined by your medical team
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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