External Application of Mirabilite to Promote Recovery in Patients After Gastrointestinal Surgery (NCT06696729) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
External Application of Mirabilite to Promote Recovery in Patients After Gastrointestinal Surgery
China301 participantsStarted 2023-10-01
Plain-language summary
This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of topical Mirabilite (sodium sulfate) application for managing postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing gastrointestinal cancer surgery. Conducted at the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, this randomized controlled trial assesses Mirabilite's potential to mitigate postoperative complications, including surgical site infections and abdominal distention, and to expedite the recovery of gastrointestinal function. Participants are randomly assigned to either a Mirabilite treatment group or a standard care control group. Follow-up assessments, extending up to five years, will examine incision healing, complication incidence, and metrics of gastrointestinal recovery to provide robust evidence on the clinical benefits of Mirabilite in surgical settings.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Underwent gastrointestinal surgery. Aged between 18 and 80 years. Provided signed informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Required unplanned surgical intervention within 30 days postoperatively. Presented with emergency conditions, such as bowel obstruction or gastrointestinal bleeding, or diagnosed with severe psychiatric disorders.
Underwent surgical procedures for advanced malignancies, including palliative or bypass surgeries.
Classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status \> 3. Requested withdrawal from the study after enrollment. Demonstrated non-compliance or utilized mirabilite for fewer than three consecutive days.
Experienced unexpected discharge during the study period.
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.