Comparison of Outcomes of Management of Bowel Obstruction (NCT07084441)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The Comparison of Outcomes of Management of Bowel Obstruction (COMBO) trial is a patient-level randomized trial of a short course of dexamethasone + supportive care vs supportive care alone for patients with adhesion-related small bowel obstruction (aSBO). The goal of the COMBO trial is to answer the question: Can Dexamethasone increases the proportion of patients with resolution of aSBO with non-operative management (without complication) based on an established minimal important clinical difference.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Columbia University Medical Center — New York, New York
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (4 Sites)
- Columbia University Medical Center — New York, New York
- Harborview Medical Center — Seattle, Washington
- UW Medical Center - Northwest — Seattle, Washington
- University of Washington Medical Center Montlake — Seattle, Washington
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (206) 221-8247
Email: kpullar@uw.edu
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.