Surgery to prevent repeat bowel blockages
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares surgery versus continued monitoring for people who have recently recovered from a bowel blockage caused by scar tissue. The goal is to see if surgery reduces the chance of another blockage.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have recently recovered from a bowel blockage caused by scar tissue (adhesions) without needing surgery
- If you've had prior abdominal surgery, a CT scan shows no other cause for the blockage
- If you've never had abdominal surgery, a CT scan shows typical signs of scar tissue blockage
- You are not pregnant
- You are healthy enough for surgery if needed
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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