Efferent Loop Stimulation Previous to Ileostomy Closure. Ileostim Trial.
Spain68 participantsStarted 2021-12-09
Plain-language summary
The loop ileostomy is an effective method used to bypass faecal contents and reduce the sequelae of possible anastomotic leakage. I t is most often performed after a low anterior resection indicated for lower-middle rectal cancer. A second operation is required for closure, with a morbidity of about 25%.
Many studies have been completed in order to detect possible risk factors - both patient-related and surgery-related - for complications in ileostomy closure surgery. Currently, there is a lack of research studies focused on the preoperative management of these patients.
Our purpose is to reduce the complication rate by optimizing the preoperative status of the distal ileum and to analyze its impact on the reduction of postoperative ileus.
Main objective: To assess whether efferent loop stimulation two weeks before ileostomy closure decreases the incidence of postoperative paralytic ileus.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients over 18 years of age who undergo a scheduled protective ileostomy closure surgery, performed in rectal cancer surgery. All patients will follow a homogeneous protocol for testing the rectal anastomosis prior to closure, based on an opaque enema to rule out the presence of anastomotic leakage. Entry into the study does not affect the other surgical indications, in terms of time to ileostomy closure, type of operation or anaesthesia, or request for additional tests. Elective surgery. Patients who sign the informed consent document.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients undergoing simultaneous abdominal procedures at the time of ileostomy closure. History of protective ileostomy for a pathology other than rectal cancer. History of surgery in the ileal region.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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?
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