Plain-English translation of NCT06865638 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Colorectal Cancer research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether a simple leak test performed during colorectal cancer surgery can help prevent a serious complication called anastomotic leakage. During your surgery, doctors will either perform a leak test using gastroscopy, air, and methylene blue (a safe dye) to check the surgical connection, or they won't perform this test. The trial will compare outcomes between these two approaches to see if the leak test reduces the rate of complications within 30 days after surgery.
After colorectal cancer surgery, one of the most serious complications is when the surgical connection (called an anastomosis) leaks, which can lead to infection and longer recovery. Doctors want to know if testing for these leaks during surgery can catch problems early and prevent this dangerous complication from developing.
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If you join this trial, you will undergo colorectal cancer surgery as planned. During your surgery, you will be randomly assigned to either receive a leak test (using a camera, air, and a safe blue dye to check the surgical connection) or not receive this test. After surgery, your surgical team will monitor you for any complications over the next 30 days and compare your outcomes with other patients in the study.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 3, 2026 · Not medical advice
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