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Regular Diet Versus Extended Low Residue After Colon Surgery
Sponsor: Northwell Health
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a 10 day low-residue diet restriction is better for bowel function and quality of life without increasing complications compared to a 6 week low-residue diet restriction after elective colon resection surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does a shorter time period of low residue restriction result in a faster return to normal bowel function? Are there any differences in complication rate between a 10 day low-residue diet restriction compared to a 6 week low-residue diet restriction? Participants will be randomized to one of the two diet plans and will be asked to answer surveys about their bowel function and health care related quality of life at various time points for up to 3 months.
Official title: Early Introduction of Regular Diet Versus Extended Low Residue Restriction After Colon Surgery
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
222
Start Date
2025-09-19
Completion Date
2028-07-01
Last Updated
2025-09-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Short term (10 day) low residue diet restriction
Patients will have an unrestricted diet (as opposed to a low residue diet restriction) 10 days after surgery.
6 week low residue diet restriction
Patients will be restricted to a low residue diet for 6 weeks after surgery. After this period, their diet will be unrestricted.
Locations (2)
North Shore University Hospital
Manhasset, New York, United States
Long Island Jewish Hospital
New Hyde Park, New York, United States