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Impact of Postoperative Regular Diet on Colorectal Outcomes and Patient Quality of Life
Led by Weill Medical College of Cornell University · Updated on 2026-05-22
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
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Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate the safety and feasibility of resuming a regular diet after surgical removal of part of the colon. It focuses on patients scheduled for colorectal surgery and compares those who follow a regular diet postoperatively with past patients who were prescribed a low-fiber diet. The study also explores effects on quality of life, patient anxiety, and healthcare resource use related to diet communications. Participants will be enrolled before their colorectal surgery and advised to return to their regular diet after surgery. Their outcomes will be compared with a historical group who followed a low-fiber diet after surgery. The study will collect data on surgical complications, 30-day readmission rates, and morbidity during the postoperative period. During the 30 days following surgery, participants will complete surveys assessing anxiety and quality of life at various times. Researchers will monitor healthcare interactions such as visits, calls, and messages to understand the impact on care team workload. The study aims to measure safety, quality of life changes, and feasibility by tracking completion rates and reasons for dropout.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Regular Diet After Colorectal Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male or female 18 years of age or older
- Scheduled to undergo colorectal resection
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients with bowel obstructions
- Patients below the age of 18
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - Hospital stay duration (varies)
Participants undergo colorectal surgery and begin recovery immediately after surgery.
Duration - 30 days post-operatively
Participants resume a regular diet post-operatively while their recovery and health outcomes are monitored.
Regular visits, phone calls, and messaging to track healthcare resource use
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Weill Cornell Medicine-Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery
New York, New York, United States, 10021
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Research Team
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KM Clinical Research Specialist
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Yasmeen Research Fellow
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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