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S1316, Prospective Comparative Effectiveness Trial for Malignant Bowel Obstruction
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating therapeutic conventional surgery, gastrointestinal complications management/prevention, and 1 other intervention for Constipation, Impaction, and Bowel Obstruction and Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific. Completed, enrolled 221 participants across 38 sites in 5 countries.
Detailed Summary
This partially randomized clinical trial studies surgery or non-surgical management in treating patients with intra-abdominal cancer and bowel obstruction. Bowel obstruction is a common problem for advanced cancer patients and can negatively affect quality of life. It is not yet known whether surgery or non-surgical management is the best treatment option for bowel obstruction and can lead to better quality of life.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Undergo abdominal surgery
Undergo non-surgical management
Ancillary studies