Gastrografin in Postoperative Ileus (GAP)

July 2, 2014 updated by: A/Prof Ian Bissett, University of Auckland, New Zealand

Randomised Double-blind Placebo-controlled Trial of Gastrografin in the Therapeutic Management of Prolonged Postoperative Ileus Following Elective Surgery.

After abdominal surgery there is a period of unavoidable dysfunction of the gut. During this time patients are often unable to eat and drink, and do not pass any flatus or stool. Though this resolves within a few days for most, there are a significant number (around 30%) who go on to have a prolonged period of this dysfunction known clinically as postoperative ileus. It has been clearly shown that this group of patients have worse health outcomes and spend a longer time in hospital.

The aim of this study is to trial a drug - gastrografin - in the management of prolonged postoperative ileus. Gastrografin is safe, economical, readily available, and has been used with great success in the similar condition of bowel obstruction. It is predicted that gastrografin will shorten the duration of a prolonged postoperative ileus, thus affording affected patients a better outcome from surgery.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Phase 2
  • Phase 3

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • New Zealand
    • AKL
      • Auckland, AKL, New Zealand, 1010
        • Auckland City Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

14 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age > 18 years.
  • Current inpatient following elective laparoscopic or open surgery.
  • Classified as having prolonged postoperative ileus.
  • Able to understand risks/benefits of the study.
  • Able to give informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy.
  • ASA of 4 or greater.
  • Previous allergic reaction to gastrografin or iodinated contrast agents.
  • Manifest hyperthyroidism.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Drug: Placebo
Experimental: Gastrografin
Drug: Gastrografin

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time from diagnosis (and administration of study drug) to resolution of prolonged postoperative ileus.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Length of hospital stay (days)
Time Frame: Days
Days

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Auckland, New Zealand

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2014

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 24, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 24, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

July 25, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 4, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 2, 2014

Last Verified

July 1, 2014

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • UOA-ggRCT1

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