Clinical Trial

STOPS Trial: Total vs Subtotal Colectomy for Slow Transit Constipation

Active, Not Recruiting
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Summary
Total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis is a traditional surgical option for slow transit constipation (STC). Subtotal colectomy with caecorectal anastomosis have been reported to be a potential alternative approach. Thus, the optimal surgical option for STC is controversial.
Protocol Amendment History 4 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 4 times since 2022-04-23; most recent amendment 2026-04-09.
Status change: Recruiting → Active, Not Recruiting 2026-04-09
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT05352074
Lead Sponsor Third Military Medical University
Conditions Slow Transit Constipation, Surgery
Enrollment 252 participants
Start Date 2022-03-27
Primary Completion 2025-05-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2028-05-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-04-14