Magnetic magnets to connect the intestines during surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial is testing a new way to connect parts of the large or small intestine using magnets instead of staples or stitches. It may help people who need certain types of colon or rectal surgery recover with less pain and fewer complications.
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Who can take part
- You need to be scheduled for surgery that connects parts of your large intestine or small intestine (like a colon resection or ileostomy reversal).
- You must be able to have a colonoscopy or laparoscopy as part of the procedure.
- You cannot have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or other magnetic device that might interfere with the magnets used in the trial.
- You must not smoke or use tobacco/nicotine products, and you must have quit at least 3 months ago.
- You cannot be on blood-thinning medications (except aspirin), and you must not have had a stroke or TIA in the last 6 months.
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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