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

ISRCTN ISRCTN40167533
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN40167533
Secondary identifying numbers N0515071873
Submission date
12/09/2003
Registration date
12/09/2003
Last edited
20/10/2010
Recruitment status
Stopped
Overall study status
Stopped
Condition category
Digestive System
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Mr Alastair Windsor
Scientific

Department of General Surgery
North West London Hospitals NHS Trust
Northwick Park Hospital
Watford Road
Harrow, Middlesex
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom

Phone +44 0181 864 3232
Email alwindsor@aol.com

Study information

Study designRandomised controlled trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Not specified
Study typeNot Specified
Scientific title
Study objectives1. Comparing side to side anastomosis in Crohn's disease, sutured versus stapled.
2. Looking at recurrence rates endoscopically, clinically and reoperation rates.
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedDigestive System: Crohn's disease
InterventionRandomised 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.
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measureEndoscopic assessment, symptomatic and reoperation rates.
Secondary outcome measuresNot provided at time of registration
Overall study start date06/03/2000
Completion date06/03/2010
Reason abandoned (if study stopped)Lack of staff/facilities/resources

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
SexNot Specified
Target number of participants100
Key inclusion criteriaAssuming a 30% decrease in recurrence for the stapled group, we would hope to recruit 50 patients per group. All over 16 years of age.
Key exclusion criteriaNot provided at time of registration
Date of first enrolment06/03/2000
Date of final enrolment06/03/2010

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • England
  • United Kingdom

Study participating centre

Department of General Surgery
Harrow, Middlesex
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom

Sponsor information

Department of Health (UK)
Government

Richmond House
79 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2NL
United Kingdom

Website http://www.doh.gov.uk

Funders

Funder type

Government

North West London Hospitals NHS Trust (UK)

No information available

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan