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Official title Mechanical Bowel Preparation in Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy With Intracorporeal Anastomosis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07546565
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is a randomized controlled trial conducted at University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City to evaluate the role of mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) in patients undergoing laparoscopic right hemicolectomy with totally intracorporeal anastomosis for colon cancer. Mechanical bowel preparation is commonly used before colorectal surgery to reduce bowel contents and potentially decrease the risk of postoperative infections.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients with colon cancer stage I-III according to the TNM classification
- Patients undergoing elective right hemicolectomy or extended right hemicolectomy with totally intracorporeal anastomosis at University Medical Center...
- Postoperative histopathological confirmation of adenocarcinoma
You likely can't join if
- Patients undergoing emergency surgery
- Contraindications to mechanical bowel preparation (e.g., bowel obstruction, subobstruction, bowel perforation, or peritumoral abscess)
- Contraindications to laparoscopic surgery (American Society of Anesthesiologists [ASA] physical status IV or V) or to intracorporeal anastomosis
- Distant metastasis at the time of surgery (stage IV according to the TNM classification)
- Recurrent colon cancer after prior surgery
- Synchronous primary malignancies in other organs
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients with colon cancer stage I-III according to the TNM classification
- Patients undergoing elective right hemicolectomy or extended right hemicolectomy with totally intracorporeal anastomosis at University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City
- Postoperative histopathological confirmation of adenocarcinoma
- Patients undergoing emergency surgery
- Contraindications to mechanical bowel preparation (e.g., bowel obstruction, subobstruction, bowel perforation, or peritumoral abscess)
- Contraindications to laparoscopic surgery (American Society of Anesthesiologists [ASA] physical status IV or V) or to intracorporeal anastomosis
- Distant metastasis at the time of surgery (stage IV according to the TNM classification)
- Recurrent colon cancer after prior surgery
- Synchronous primary malignancies in other organs
- Patients undergoing palliative surgery or surgery for tumor-related complications (non-curative intent)
- Inability to complete follow-up or be contacted
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.