Blood test for early detection of leaks after intestinal surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study checks whether a simple blood test for C-reactive protein (CRP) can help doctors spot a leak early after intestinal surgery. A leak is a serious complication where the repaired area opens up, and early detection may lead to quicker treatment and better recovery.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You are having or have had surgery on your esophagus, stomach, small bowel, or colon, where the surgeon repairs or reconnects the intestine.
- You are well enough to have surgery.
- You must give written permission to be in the study.
- You cannot have a current infection outside the digestive system (like pneumonia or a urinary tract infection).
- You cannot have liver cirrhosis or be on steroids or other immune-suppressing drugs.
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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