Plain-English translation of NCT03256240 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Crohn's Disease research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
When people with Crohn's disease need surgery to remove diseased bowel, surgeons must reconnect the healthy parts. This study tests two different surgical techniques for making this reconnection: the Kono-S anastomosis (a newer hand-sewn method) and the side-to-side functional end anastomosis (a more traditional approach). Researchers will follow patients for up to 10 years to see which technique better prevents Crohn's disease from coming back.
Crohn's disease often returns after surgery, even when the diseased bowel is removed. Finding the best surgical technique to reconnect the bowel could help more patients stay in remission longer and avoid repeat surgeries.
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You will have one of the two surgical techniques performed during your bowel resection surgery. After surgery, you will return for follow-up visits at regular intervals over 10 years, including endoscopic exams (camera tests of your bowel) at 3-6 months, 12-18 months, 5 years, and 10 years to check for disease recurrence. You will also complete questionnaires about your quality of life, work, symptoms, and overall well-being at yearly visits, and researchers may invite you to participate in focus groups to share your experiences.
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