Who is eligible for clinical trial NCT03862781?

Participants must meet protocol criteria for Colorectal Disorders. Confirm exact inclusion and exclusion requirements with the study coordinator.

Does clinical trial NCT03862781 provide travel or cost reimbursement?

Check with the site coordinator at the participating facility for travel and lodging stipend availability, and for which routine-care costs are covered.

🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-07-17

Intra-Corporeal Anastomosis Result in Quicker Return of Bowel Function/Earlier Discharge (NCT03862781)

Randomized Trial of Intra-Corporeal Anastomosis for RighT Colectomies (RICART Study)

🟢 Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 🩺 Clinical Procedure Protocol Sponsor: Corewell Health West

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Adult patients who are regularly scheduled to undergo a right hemicolectomy via a minimally invasive approach (robotic or laparoscopic) with the creation of an anastomosis.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Corewell Health Medical Group — Grand Rapids, Michigan

Age range: 18 Years

🧪 Interventions in This Study

Right Hemicolectomy (PROCEDURE)

📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗

📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

Corewell Health Medical Group — Grand Rapids, Michigan

📞 Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (616) 486-0281

Email: kendra.selby@helendevoschidrens.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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💡 How to Participate

Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.

🏛️ View Official NIH Record ↗