About this trial

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the Colorectal Balloon Tube (hereinafter referred to as COLO-BT™) device, a single use, temporary intraluminal bypass device, intended to reduce contact of fecal content with an anastomotic site, following colorectal surgery (open or laparoscopic)

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Adult males or females, 19-80 years of age, with signed informed consent

Subject whose anastomosis is expected to be located above 4cm from the anus, and at or below 15cm from the anus. (4cm < inclusion target ≤ 15cm from the anus).

Disqualifiers

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding

Those who receive emergency surgery

Patients with abnormal bone marrow function (those with hemoglobin less than 7g/dl, leukocyte count less than 4000/mm3, or platelet count less than 100,000/mm3 even after preoperative corrections)

Patients with severe liver damage or cirrhosis (those whose AST/ALT levels are more than three times the normal range or those diagnosed with cirrhosis)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • COLO BT™
  • Stoma Creation

Treatment groups

256 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

3
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo14203, BuffaloNew York, United States
PennState Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center17033, HersheyPennsylvania, United States
Baylor College of Medicine77030, HoustonTexas, United States

Sponsors and collaborators

JSR Medical Co., Ltd.

Lead sponsor