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Water-Soluble Contrast Induced Intestinal Stimulation for the Treatment of Small Bowel Obstruction: A Feasibility Study

60 participantsStarted 2025-08-15

Plain-language summary

Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is common yet, how to best manage it remains unknown. One approach is to administer water soluble oral contrast (WSC) and the obtain x-rays to determine how well the bowel is functioning. WSC may help resolve SBO by stimulating the bowel by itself. The intent of this study is to determine if the x-ray component of this therapeutic approach is necessary.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Documentation of aSBO as evidenced by one or more clinical features meeting the following criteria:
✓. Written informed consent obtained from subject.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Unable to provide consent for the study.
✕. Pregnant or breastfeeding.
✕. Presence of a condition or abnormality that in the opinion of the investigator would compromise the safety of the patient or the quality of the data.
✕. Unstable angina or recent myocardial infarction or stroke within 6 months
✕. Patients with peritonitis or who require immediate surgery.
✕. Non-adhesive SBO, including.

What they're measuring

Median number of days of benefit

Timeframe: 30 Days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07099300

SponsorUniversity of California, Los Angeles

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2030-08-15

Contact for this trial

Edward H Livingston, MD

818-461-3321 elivingston@mednet.ucla.edu

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