Among neonates with necrotizing enterocolitis does stoma versus intestinal anastomosis affect the time to full feeds and recovery: the STAT trial (SToma versus Anastomosis Trial)

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• Conditions: ecrotizing enterocolitis; Necrotizing enterocolitis; Surgery - Surgical techniques; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Complications of newborn; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon

• Registration Number: ACTRN12611000317998
• Lead Sponsor: Auckland District Health Board

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2011-03-25
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Stopped early
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

1. suspected necrotizing enterocolitis
2. need for laparotomy based on
i) radiological signs of intestinal perforation or
ii) failure of improvement with medical treatment

Exclusion Criteria

1. no evidence of NEC
2. focal intestinal perforation
3. extensive NEC precluding intestinal anastomosis
4. NEC affecting the colon that cannot be completely assessed because of risk of bleeding
5. pateint's instability during the operation

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Duration of parenteral nutrition[Up to 1 year]