A randomised controlled trial comparing stapled to sutured side to side anastomosis in Crohn's disease

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN40167533

Enrollment

100

Registered

2003-09-12

Start date

2000-03-06

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Digestive System: Crohn's disease Digestive System Crohn's disease

Interventions

Randomised to either sutured or stapled side to side anastamosis following resection for Crohn's disease. Colonoscopy at 6 months, 1 year, 3 years and 10 years, plus clinical follow up.

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Assuming a 30% decrease in recurrence for the stapled group, we would hope to recruit 50 patients per group. All over 16 years of age.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Endoscopic assessment, symptomatic and reoperation rates.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026