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Bowel Function/QoL After Elective Sigmoidectomy vs. Conservative Management for Recurrent Uncomplicated Diverticulitis

NCT03994978 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 252

Last updated 2026-05-22

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The decision to perform a surgical intervention or not after recovery from repeated uncomplicated episodes of acute diverticulitis remains controversial and the literature shows different conflicting approaches based on low-quality evidence.The goal of this trial is to achieve a better understanding of the impact of surgery on bowel function and QoL in patients with recurrent uncomplicated sigmoid diverticulitis in order to develop treatment guidelines.

Conditions

  • Diverticulitis of Sigmoid

Interventions

PROCEDURE

elective sigmoidectomy

elective sigmoidectomy

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Bettina Wölnerhanssen, MD · St. Clara Research Ltd.

  • Daniel Steinemann, MD · Clarunis

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-07-08
Primary Completion
2028-12-31
Completion
2028-12-31

Countries

  • Switzerland

Study Locations

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