small bowel obstruction Clinical Trials

10 recruitingLast updated: June 20, 2026

There are 10 actively recruiting small bowel obstruction clinical trials across 6 countries. Studies span Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 4. Top locations include Amiens, France, Brest, France, Château-Gontier, France. Updated daily from ClinicalTrials.gov.


small bowel obstruction Trials at a Glance

10 actively recruiting trials for small bowel obstruction are listed on ClinicalTrialsFinder across 6 cities in 6 countries. The largest study group is Not Applicable with 6 trials, with the heaviest enrollment activity in Amiens, Brest, and Château-Gontier. Lead sponsors running small bowel obstruction studies include Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens, Hunter New England Local Health District, and GT Metabolic Solutions, Inc..

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About small bowel obstruction Clinical Trials

Looking for clinical trials for small bowel obstruction? There are currently 7 studies actively recruiting participants. Clinical trials offer access to new treatments before they are widely available, and every approved therapy in use today was first tested through a clinical trial.

Below you can browse trials, sign up for alerts when new small bowel obstruction trials open, and view eligibility criteria for each study. Each listing includes the study phase, locations, and enrollment details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about small bowel obstruction clinical trials

A clinical trial is a carefully designed research study that tests new medical treatments, drugs, devices, or approaches in human volunteers. Every approved medication and treatment available today was proven safe and effective through clinical trials.

All clinical trials are reviewed and approved by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) — independent committees that evaluate patient safety. Trials follow strict protocols, and your health is monitored closely throughout. You can withdraw at any time.

Not necessarily. Many trials compare the new treatment against the current standard of care, meaning all participants receive active treatment. When placebos are used, they are typically combined with standard treatment, not given alone. The trial description will always specify the design.

Under the Affordable Care Act, most private insurers are required to cover routine patient care costs during a clinical trial. The sponsor typically covers the investigational treatment itself. Medicare also covers routine costs for qualifying trials.

Yes. Participation is completely voluntary. You can withdraw at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your access to standard medical care.

Each trial has specific eligibility criteria — including age, diagnosis, disease stage, prior treatments, and general health. Browse the trials listed above and check their eligibility sections. You can also contact the trial site directly to discuss your situation.

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Not Applicable

The Effect of Nasogastric Tube Placement on Complications in Patients With Small Bowel Obstruction - the SBO-TUBE Trial

small bowel obstructionIntestinal Obstruction and Ileus
University Hospital, Linkoeping1,000 enrolled3 locationsNCT07574515
Recruiting
Not Applicable

GT Metabolic Magnet System in Adults With Gastrointestinal Disorders

small bowel obstructionGastric Outlet ObstructionSuperior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome
GT Metabolic Solutions, Inc.35 enrolled1 locationNCT07317076
Recruiting

Contribution of Point of Care Ultrasound by the Emergency Physician to Rule Out the Small Bowel Obstruction: a Diagnostic, Multicenter Study

small bowel obstruction
Nantes University Hospital667 enrolled18 locationsNCT06803628
Recruiting
Phase 4

Comparison of Outcomes of Management of Bowel Obstruction

Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction
University of Washington550 enrolled4 locationsNCT07084441
Recruiting
Not Applicable

A Procalcitonin-based Algorithm in Adhesion-related Small Bowel Obstruction

small bowel obstruction
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens488 enrolled1 locationNCT03905239
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Study About Contrast Media

small bowel obstruction
University of Tartu120 enrolled1 locationNCT05678023
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Early Surgery Versus 3 Days Non-surgical Management in Acute Small Bowel Obstruction (SURGI-BOW)

small bowel obstruction
University Hospital, Angers630 enrolled14 locationsNCT06065150
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Place of Nasogastric Tube in Uncomplicated Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction

Small Bowel Obstruction Adhesion
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens504 enrolled1 locationNCT06347120
Recruiting
Phase 3

Optimizing Treatment of Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction

Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction
University of California, Los Angeles40 enrolled1 locationNCT06182319
Recruiting

Use of Nasogastric Tubes in Adult Patients with Small Bowel Obstruction

small bowel obstructionintestinal obstruction
Hunter New England Local Health District480 enrolled2 locationsACTRN12623000341628