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NCT Number: NCT07730333

The Frequency of Anastomotic Leakage in Early and Delayed Oral Feeding Following Ileostomy Reversal Will be Compared

The purpose of of this study is to compare the frequency of anastomotic leakage in early versus delayed oral feeding following feeding after illeostomy reversal so early oral feeding can be encouraged.

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Key information

Conditions

Malignancies Multiple

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Allied hospital Faisalabad

Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 38000, Pakistan

About this study

The purpose of of this study is to encourage early oral feeding after stoma reversal, shorten the length of hospitalisation and reduce post operative morbidity and mortality

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients undergoing elective ileostomy reversal surgery
  • age between 18 and 70 years
  • patient provided informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • patients with active active peritonitis
  • Advanced malignancy
  • Patients requiring extensive bowel resection

Treatment and study plan

Early oral feeding protocol

Behavioral

Patients receive oral liquids within or solid food within 24 hours after stoma reversal surgery

Delayed oral feeding protocol

Behavioral

Patients are kept NPO until the return of bowel function typically 48 to 72 hours postoperatively

Primary outcomes

  1. Anastomotic leakage 7 days after surgery

    Time frame: Within 14 days post operatively

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Allied Hospital Faisalabad

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of Frequency of Anastomotic Leakage in Early Versus Delayed Oral Feeding After Illeostomy Reversal

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jul 28, 2026
Registry last updated
Jul 28, 2026

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