Implementation of an Efferent Loop Stimulation Protocol Prior to Ileostomy Closure at La Paz University Hospital

Launched by HOSPITAL UNIVERSITARIO LA PAZ · May 7, 2025

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This clinical trial is examining a new approach to help patients who need to have their ileostomy closed after surgery. An ileostomy is when part of the intestine is brought to the surface of the abdomen, allowing waste to exit the body through a stoma (an opening). While this procedure can be necessary and life-saving, it can also affect patients' lives in various ways. The trial is testing whether a simple technique called efferent loop stimulation, done before closing the ileostomy, can improve recovery outcomes for patients. The goal is to see if this method can help reduce complications, shorten hospital stays, and enhance overall quality of life for patients undergoing this procedure.

To participate in the trial, individuals must be over 18 years old and have an ileostomy that their doctor believes should be closed. They should be willing to understand the study's purpose and risks, give consent, and commit to follow-up visits. However, those who do not wish to have their ileostomy closed or cannot complete the required stimulation before surgery will not be eligible. Participants can expect a supportive environment as they take part in this important research, which could lead to better care for future patients facing similar surgeries.

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Eligibility criteria

• IInclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Subjects must be able to understand the purpose and risks of the study, provide informed consent, and authorise the use of confidential health information.
• • 2. Patients over 18 years of age who, regardless of the underlying cause, have an ileostomy and a medical indication for intestinal transit reconstruction by a general surgeon.
• • 3. Subjects who are able and willing to participate and to comply with follow-up for the duration of the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Subjects with an ileostomy who do not wish to undergo intestinal reconstruction.
• • 2. Subjects who are unable to complete at least two weeks of efferent loop stimulation prior to reconstruction surgery.
• • 3. Subjects who do not provide consent to participate in the study.