Preoperative vs. Postoperative Bowel Function and Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Elective Sigmoidectomy vs. Conservative Management for Recurrent Uncomplicated Diverticulitis (FRESCO-Trial)
Sponsor study identifier
observational
252
1 country
1
Study Start
July 8, 2019
Actual (reported)Primary Completion
December 31, 2028
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Study Completion
December 31, 2028
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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.
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December 31, 2028
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June 19, 2019
Actual (reported)June 21, 2019
Actual (reported)July 8, 2019
Actual (reported)December 31, 2028
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December 31, 2028
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Change in grade of fecal incontinence incontinence score
Fecal incontinence measured by total "Vaizey-Wexner incontinence score" ranging from 0 to 24; lower values represent better outcome
change from baseline to 12 months after intervention
Change in grade of constipation
Constipation measured by total "Cleveland constipation score" ranging from 0 to 30; lower values represent better outcome
change from baseline to 12 months after intervention
Change in gastrointestinal quality of Life: gastrointestinal quality of life score" (GIQLI score)
change from baseline to 12 months after intervention
Change in erectile function
change from baseline to 12 months after intervention
Patients with uncomplicated recurrent diverticulitis undergoing elective sigmoid resection
Patients with uncomplicated recurrent diverticulitis with conservative treatment
elective sigmoidectomy
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Patients with recurrent episodes of diverticulitis with indication of further treatment.The physician decides which therapy (conservative or surgical) will be carried out.
St. Claraspital Basel
Basel, Switzerland
Bettina Wölnerhanssen, MD
St. Clara Research Ltd.
Daniel Steinemann, MD
Clarunis
First Submitted
June 19, 2019
First Posted
June 21, 2019
Study Start
July 8, 2019
Actual (reported)Primary Completion
December 31, 2028
EstimatedPlanned date reported by the registry; this milestone is not confirmed as achieved.
Randomized Multicentric Trial to Evaluate a Free Diet With a Progressive Diet in the Treatment of Acute Diverticulitis (DIVERDIET)
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Study Completion
December 31, 2028
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Last Updated
May 22, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-05
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