Early Versus Delayed Ileostomy Closure Following Bowel Surgery (EDIC)
Comparison of Mean Post-Operative Hospital Stay in Early and Delayed Ileostomy Closure Following Bowel Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
Temporary ileostomy is frequently performed after bowel surgery as a protective measure for intestinal anastomosis or as part of emergency surgical management. Although ileostomy closure is considered a routine procedure, the ideal timing of closure remains uncertain. Early closure has the potential to improve patient quality of life, reduce stoma-related complications, and shorten the overall treatment course. Conversely, delayed closure may provide additional time for recovery and anastomotic healing but may increase the duration of stoma-related morbidity and healthcare resource utilization.
This prospective, randomized controlled trial will be conducted in the Department of General Surgery, Lady Reading Hospital-Medical Teaching Institution, Peshawar, Pakistan. A total of 60 adult patients (18-65 years) with temporary ileostomy following bowel surgery who meet the eligibility criteria will be enrolled using consecutive sampling and randomized in a 1:1 ratio into two study groups using block randomization.
Participants in the intervention group will undergo early ileostomy closure within 8 weeks of ileostomy creation, while participants in the comparator group will undergo delayed ileostomy closure after 8 weeks. The primary outcome will be post-operative hospital stay, measured as the number of days from ileostomy closure surgery until hospital discharge.
Baseline demographic and clinical characteristics, including age, sex, body mass index, smoking status, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, residence, financial background, and post-operative complications, will be recorded. Data will be analyzed using IBM SPSS version 25. Continuous variables will be analyzed using the independent-samples t-test or Mann-Whitney U test according to data distribution, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05.
The study has received ethical approval from the Institutional Review Board of Lady Reading Hospital-Medical Teaching Institution, Peshawar (IRB Reference No. 85/LRH/MTI, dated 06 February 2025). The results are expected to provide evidence regarding the optimal timing of temporary ileostomy closure in terms of reducing post-operative hospital stay and improving clinical outcomes.
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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Peshawar, Pakistan, 25000
- Lady Reading Hospital
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
- Adult
- Older Adult
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Description
Inclusion Criteria
- Adults aged 18-65 years.
- Male or female participants.
- Patients with a temporary ileostomy following bowel surgery.
- Patients scheduled for elective ileostomy closure.
- Participants willing to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
- Abdominal wall dehiscence.
- Tubercular perforation.
- Peritoneal contamination.
- Patients medically unfit for surgery.
- Refusal to provide informed consent.
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: None (Open Label)
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Early Ileostomy Closure
Participants undergo ileostomy closure within 8 weeks of ileostomy creation following bowel surgery.
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Surgical reversal of temporary ileostomy performed within 8 weeks after ileostomy creation.
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Active Comparator: Delayed Ileostomy Closure
Participants undergo ileostomy closure more than 8 weeks after ileostomy creation following bowel surgery.
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Surgical reversal of temporary ileostomy performed more than 8 weeks after ileostomy creation.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Post-operative hospital stay
Time Frame: From the date of ileostomy closure until hospital discharge (up to 30 days).
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Post-operative hospital stay will be measured as the number of days from ileostomy closure surgery until discharge from the hospital.
The mean duration will be compared between patients undergoing early (≤8 weeks) and delayed (>8 weeks) ileostomy closure.
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From the date of ileostomy closure until hospital discharge (up to 30 days).
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Collaborators and Investigators
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Study Start (Actual)
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More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- LRH-85-2025-ILEO
- IRB Ref. No. 85/LRH/MTI (06-Fe (Other Identifier: Lady Reading Hospital)
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
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Drug and device information, study documents
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