CompletedPhase 3

Simo Decoction and Acupuncture on POI in Colorectal Cancer

China600 participantsStarted 2014-02

Plain-language summary

Colorectal cancer resection is one of the most common types of abdominal surgery. Though most patients undergoing colorectal resection show recovery of bowel movements within a week, some have prolonged intestinal paralysis or postoperative ileus, resulting in decreasing patient comfort, increasing morbidity and mortality, a longer hospital stay and subsequent increased healthcare costs.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 75 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Underwent open or laparoscopic colorectal cancer resection * Diagnosis of colorectal cancer was confirmed by histopathological examination of surgical samples in all patients Exclusion Criteria: * Previously underwent exploratory laparotomy * Known Central Nervous System tumors including metastatic brain disease * History of organ allograft * Substance abuse, medical, psychological or social conditions that may interfere with the patient's participation in the study or evaluation of the study results * Any condition that is unstable or which could jeopardize the safety of the patient and his/her compliance in the study * Pregnant or breast-feeding patients

What they're measuring

First flatus time

Timeframe: one day

Length of hospital stay

Timeframe: one day

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02813278

SponsorGuangxi Medical University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-02

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