UnknownPhase 1

Endoscopic Treatment of Intestinal Fistulas and Perforations

United States25 participantsStarted 2010-10

Plain-language summary

Gastrointestinal leaks or perforations are currently treated through either open or laparoscopic surgical procedures. The purpose of this research is to determine whether new endoscopic tools are safe and effective in the treatment of such conditions and can overcome the need of invasive surgical procedures.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Gastrointestinal fistula and perforation * Ability to undergo general anesthesia * Ability to give informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindicated for esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) * Contraindicated for colonoscopy * BMI ≥ 40 * Presence of esophageal stricture * Altered gastric anatomy * Intraabdominal abscess or severe inflammation

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Number of participants with adverse events as a measure of safety and tolerability

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01303653

SponsorThe Oregon Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-10

Contact for this trial

Lee L Swanstrom, MD

503 281 0561 lswanstrom@aol.com

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