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NCT05892263
Jejunostomy-Based Early Enteral Feeding After Esophagectomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Conditions: Early-feeding
Sex: All
Ages: 20 Years – 100 Years
Healthy volunteers: No
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 70
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital
Location: National Taiwan University Hospital Taipei Taiwan
Summary
Esophagectomy with reconstruction for esophageal cancer is associated with delayed gastrointestinal recovery and substantial postoperative morbidity. Whether early jejunostomy-based enteral feeding can be safely initiated after esophagectomy remains uncertain.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Esophagectomy
* Esophagectomy & reconstruction
* Esophagotomy
* Esophageal reconstruction-with gastric tube
* Esophageal reconstruction-with colon
* Esophageal reconstruction with small intestine
Exclusion Criteria:
* Gastrointestinal perforation
* Postoperative hemorrhage
* Intestinal obstruction
* Shock
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05892263). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.