Use of a Water Soluble Contrast-Based Protocol to Assist in the Management of Pediatric Adhesive … (NCT06101719) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Use of a Water Soluble Contrast-Based Protocol to Assist in the Management of Pediatric Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction
United States136 participantsStarted 2020-10-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this prospective observational study is to evaluate the diagnostic and therapeutic utility of an enteral contrast challenge for pediatric patients with adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO). The aims are to
1. Determine if an enteral contrast challenge is safe in the evaluation of children with ASBO
2. Determine if an enteral contrast challenge decreases the need for operation among children with ASBO Children with ASBO who are cared for at one of 9 participating sites who undergo a trial of non operative management will be observed. Comparisons will be made between those who receive and enteral contrast challenge and those who do not. Outcomes to be evaluated include adverse events related to the contrast, rate of operative intervention, and hospital length of stay.
Who can participate
Age range
1 Year – 20 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. children 1-20 years
. diagnosed with an adhesive small bowel obstruction by an attending pediatric surgeon
. underwent a trial of nonoperative management on hospital admission
Exclusion criteria
. peritonitis
. suspicion of incarcerated or internal hernia
. active intra-abdominal malignancy
. inflammatory bowel disease
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?
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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.