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Efficacy and Safety of Colorectal Anastomotic Leak Testing

A Comparative Study of Clinical Outcomes Between Leak Testing and No Leak Testing for Anastomosis in Colorectal Cancer Surgery: a Multicenter, Stratified Randomized Controlled Trial.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06865638
Enrollment
264
Registered
2025-03-10
Start date
2024-12-22
Completion date
2029-04-01
Last updated
2026-03-31

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

Conditions

Anastomotic Leakage, Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Surgery, Complications, Leakage Testing

Brief summary

To evaluate the effectiveness of the gastroscopy, air, and methylene blue (GAM) leak testing in reducing the incidence of postoperative anastomotic complications, especially anastomotic leakage, in patients with colorectal cancer. The primary outcomes included is the incidence of anastomotic complications (mainly anastomotic leak) within 30 days after surgery

Interventions

PROCEDUREIntraoperative leak testing

◦After anastomosis was completed, the integrity of anastomosis was tested intraoperatively. The methods include directly observing the integrity of the anastomosis under gastroscopy, immersing the anastomosis in 500 - 1000 mL of warm saline and temporarily occluding the distal end, filling the anastomotic bowel with air, and injecting 60 mL of methylene blue through colonoscopy. Wrapping a white gauze pad around the anastomosis and observing for methylene blue leakage.

Sponsors

Nanchong Central Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER_GOV

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

1. Patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer by pathology and scheduled for surgical treatment who meet the surgical indications. 2. Aged between 18 and 85 years. 3. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification is I - III. 4. The patient or his/her legal representative can understand and sign the informed consent form and is willing to cooperate throughout the study process.

Exclusion criteria

1. Patients with preoperatively diagnosed anastomotic leak or other severe abdominal infections. 2. Patients with severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases (such as recent myocardial infarction, unstable angina pectoris, severe heart failure, acute cerebral infarction, etc.) who cannot tolerate surgery and related tests. 3. Patients with severely impaired liver and kidney function (liver function Child - Pugh classification C or above, creatinine clearance rate \< 30 ml/min). 4. Patients with coagulation disorders (such as platelet count \< 50×10⁹/L, international normalized ratio (INR) \> 1.5, etc.) that cannot be corrected or are receiving anticoagulant therapy that cannot be adjusted. 5. Patients with a history of abdominal radiotherapy or multiple abdominal surgeries and severe abdominal adhesions that may affect the operation and detection procedures. 6. Patients with other malignant tumors who are receiving active anti-tumor treatment such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy. 7. Patients with mental illness or cognitive impairment who cannot cooperate with the study process and follow-up.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Participants with Anastomotic Leak within 30 days30 daysCount the number of participants who develop anastomotic leak within 30 days after colorectal cancer surgery.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Participants with Postoperative Complications within 30 days30 daysCount the number of participants who develop postoperative bleeding, anastomotic stenosis, and intra-abdominal infection within 30 days after colorectal cancer surgery.

Countries

China

Contacts

CONTACTYunhong Tian, doctor
drtianyunhong@126.com13508087719

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Apr 1, 2026