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PReventive cOlostomy vs Ileostomy in Low anTErior reCTal Resection

Multi-center, Randomized, Parallel-group, Superiority Study to Compare Outcomes of Protective Double-Barrelled Colostomy Versus Protective Double-Barrelled Ileostomy in Low Anterior Resection for Rectal Cancer

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04357171
Acronym
PROTECT
Enrollment
202
Registered
2020-04-22
Start date
2012-01-14
Completion date
2020-02-02
Last updated
2020-04-22

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Conditions

Rectal Cancer

Keywords

colostomy, ileostomy, rectal cancer, low anterior resection

Brief summary

The type of preventive intestinal stoma (colostomy/ileostomy) after low anterior rectal resection rectum is still a debate. This study purpose is to demonstrate that preventive loop ileostomy is characterized by a higher readmission rate caused by dehydration, in comparison with the loop colostomy.

Detailed description

Modern surgery for the rectal cancer is featured by sphincter-preserving operations. It is proved that colorectal anastomosis leakage is severe and, in some cases, lethal complication that reduces quality of life of patients and increases the risk of disease reccurence. The presence of preventive stoma is an effective way to avoid this complication that is why it's included to treatment protocols for the middle and low ampullary rectal cancers is undisputed by the most of surgeons. However, the type of preventive stoma is under discussion yet and remains to be an urgent issue. The majority of large meta-analyzes demonstrates that preventive ileostomy is used more often for the protection of low colorectal anastomoses. In the western countries the preferred method is double barreled ileostomy due to more rapid formation and closure, as well as due to lower rate of stoma-related morbidity. In Russia and CIS countries the double-barreled transverse colostomy is a preferred method of defuction of low colorectal anastomosis due to lower rate of electrolytic disorders and related hospital admissions, along with series of unproven advantages. Presented study will allow to reveal the early and late postoperative morbidity rate and the related hospital re-admissions in real-life clinical practice of Russia from the standpoints of evidence- based medicine, to define indications and contraindications for each type of low colorectal anastomosis protection with the least risk for the patient.

Interventions

PROCEDURELow anterior resection with protective loop ileostomy

Nerve-sparing paraaortic lymph node dissection is performed. The inferior mesenteric artery is divided at 1-2 cm from its origin from the aorta or right below left colic artery. Nerve-sparing total mesorectal excision is performed. Side-to-end sigmoido-rectal anastomosis is created. A loop defunctioning ileostomy is performed.

PROCEDURELow anterior resection with protective loop transverse colostomy

Nerve-sparing paraaortic lymph node dissection is performed. The inferior mesenteric artery is divided at 1-2 cm from its origin from the aorta or right below left colic artery. Nerve-sparing total mesorectal excision is performed. Side-to-end sigmoido-rectal anastomosis is created. A loop defunctioning transverse colostomy is performed.

Sponsors

Russian Society of Colorectal Surgeons
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 85 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Mid- and low rectal cancer * Age ≧ 18 * TME * ASA ≦ 3 * No previous stoma formation * Informed consent for participation

Exclusion criteria

* Patients lost during the follow-up * Refusal of the patient from further participation in the study * Inability of stoma formation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
The rate of readmissions due to severe dehydratation6 weeksThe percentage of patients who were readmitted to the hospital due to dehydration, that could not be managed in outhospital setting

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Early postoperative complications rate30 days after the initial procedureThe rate of all postoperative complications in early postoperative period after resectional surgery
Late postoperative complications ratestarting on 31st day and within 6 months in late postoperative period after the initial procedureThe rate of all postoperative complications
Overall quality of life6 and 12 months after the initial procedureAssessed with patient-reported questionnaire SF-36. A total score in each of 8 sections will be calculated and transformed into a 0-100 scale with a score of zero equivalent to maximum disability and a score of 100 equivalent to no disability
Time with stoma5 yearsThe period of time between initial resectional procedure and closure of protetctive stoma only in patients who had their intestinal stoma reversed
The rate of early postoperative complications after stoma closure operation3 months after stoma closureThe rate of early postoperative complications after stoma closure operation

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026