Twisted Colon Study
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial studies what happens to people with a twisted sigmoid colon, a condition that can cause severe stomach pain and blockage. The goal is to learn more about the best ways to manage this problem.
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Who can take part
- You have a twisted loop in your sigmoid colon (sigmoid colon volvulus).
- You are male or female of any age.
- You do not have a growth or tumor in your sigmoid colon.
- You have not had surgery to fix your sigmoid colon in place (sigmoidopexy).
- You do not have an infection in your pelvis or active tuberculosis in your pelvis or abdomen.
- You do not have a colostomy or ileostomy (a surgical opening for waste).
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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