Bowel stimulation before ileostomy closure surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a stimulation program for the bowel loop before surgery to close an ileostomy. It may help your bowel get ready and improve recovery after the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You currently have an ileostomy (a stoma on your belly that collects waste).
- Your doctor has recommended surgery to reconnect your intestine and close the stoma.
- You can complete at least two weeks of bowel loop stimulation before the surgery.
- You are willing to follow the study instructions and attend follow-up visits.
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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