Exercise as migraine prophylaxis: A randomized study using relaxation and topiramate as controls

Aim: Scientific evidence regarding exercise in migraine prophylaxis is required. Therefore this study aimed to evaluate the effects of exercise in migraine prevention. Methods: In a randomized, controlled trial of adults with migraine, exercising for 40 minutes three times a week was compared to relaxation according to a recorded programme or daily topiramate use, which was slowly increased to the individual’s highest tolerable dose (maximum 200 mg/day). The treatment period lasted for 3 months, and migraine status, quality of life, level of physical activity, and oxygen uptake were evaluated. The primary efficacy variable was the mean reduction of the frequency of migraine attacks during the final month of treatment compared with the baseline. Results: Ninety-one patients were randomized and included in the intention-to-treat analysis. The primary efficacy variable showed a mean reduction of 0.93 (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.31–1.54) attacks in the exercise group, 0.83 (95% CI 0.22–1.45) attacks in the relaxation group, and 0.97 (95% CI 0.36–1.58) attacks in the topiramate group. No significant difference was observed between the groups ( p = 0.95). Conclusion: Exercise may be an option for the prophylactic treatment of migraine in patients who do not benefit from or do not want to take daily medication.

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AB1307-HPR INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TAI CHI EXERCISE PROGRAM ON CARDIOPULMONARY FUNCTIONS AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS

Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases ◽

10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-eular.5201 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽

pp. 1944.2-1944

Author(s):

S. Y. Cetin ◽

B. Basakci Calik ◽

A. Ayan

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Systemic Sclerosis ◽

Tai Chi ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Exercise Group ◽

Home Exercise ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Tai Chi Exercise

Background:Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune disease that not only affects the skin but also causes symptoms that involve important internal organs such as joints, muscles, and heart and lungs. Due to all these multiple system involvements, the quality of life of individuals with scleroderma decreases. Tai Chi Chuan is a combination of physical exercise and relaxation techniques, and it is a traditional Chinese exercise method used to improve mental and physical health of people. There are many studies showing that Tai Chi improves the body’s aerobic capacity and psychological well-being. In the literature, Tai Chi has been shown to reduce pain, improve physical function, improve healing effects on depression and quality of life, especially, in the elderly, individuals with musculoskeletal diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, and improve cardiac vascular risk factors such as hypertension and diabetes.Objectives:The aim of the study is to examine the effectiveness of Tai Chi on cardiopulmonary functions and quality of life in patients with SSc.Methods:28 SSc patients (25 females, 3 males) with an average age of 53.00 ± 10.00 were included in the study. For training, patients were divided into two groups by block randomization method. Group 1 received 60 minutes of Tai Chi exercise program and Group 2 received 60 minutes of home exercise for 2 days a week for 8 weeks. 6-min walk test (6MWT) and St. George Respiratory Questionnaire was used to evaluate the cardiopulmonary functions, Short form 36 (SF-36) was used to evaluate the quality of life. All evaluations were performed at baseline and at the end of the 8th weekResults:When the groups were compared before training, there was no significant difference (p> 0.05). In post-training comparisons, there was a significant difference in all parameters in Tai Chi group (p: 0.001-0.045); there was a significant difference in the physical function sub-parameter of SF-36 and 6MWT in the home exercise group (p: 0.045, p: 0.038, respectively). Comparing the post-training groups, Tai Chi group was found to be superior in terms of all parameters compared to the home exercise group (p: 0.00-0.04). No side effects were observed during the exercises.Conclusion:As a result of our study; Tai Chi has a possitive effect on cardiopulmonery function and quality of life in patients with SS. Tai Chi should be included in rehabilitation programs as a safe alternative type of exercise to improve cardiopulmonery function and quality of life in patients with SSc.References:[1]de Oliveira NC, Portes LA, Pettersson H, Alexanderson H, Boström C. Aerobic and resistance exercise in systemic sclerosis: State of the art. Musculoskeletal Care. 2017;15:316–323.[2]Jia X, Jiang C, Tao J, Li Y, Zhou Y, Chen LD. Effects of core strength training combined with Tai Chi Chuan for the musculoskeletal system and cardiopulmonary function in older adults: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2018;97(35):e12024.[3]Wang C, Schmid CH, Hibberd PL, Kalish R, Roubenoff R, Rones R, McAlindon T. Tai Chi is effective in treating knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial. Arthritis Rheum. 2009; 61:1545–1553.[4]Wang C, Roubenoff R, Lau J, Kalish R, Schmid CH, Tighiouart H, Rones R, Hibberd PL Effect of Tai Chi in adults with rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2005; 44:685–687.Disclosure of Interests:None declared

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Does the packaging of health information affect the assessment of its reliability? A randomized controlled trial protocol

WikiJournal of Medicine ◽

10.15347/wjm/2021.001 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Leela Raj ◽

Denise Smith ◽

James Heilman

Keyword(s):

Health Information ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Online Health Information ◽

Plain Language ◽

Double Blind ◽

University Campuses ◽

University Of Oxford ◽

Written Information ◽

Significant Difference

Background Wikipedia is frequently used as a source of health information. However, the quality of its content varies widely across articles. The DISCERN tool is a brief questionnaire developed in 1996 by the Division of Public Health and Primary Health Care of the Institute of Health Sciences of the University of Oxford. They claim it provides users with a valid and reliable way of assessing the quality of written information. However, the DISCERN instrument’s reliability in measuring the quality of online health information, particularly whether or not its scores are affected by reader biases about specific publication sources, has not yet been explored. Methods This study is a double-blind randomized assessment of a Wikipedia article versus a BMJ literature review using a modified version of the DISCERN tool. Participants will include physicians and medical residents from four university campuses in Ontario and British Columbia and will be randomized into one of four study arms. Inferential statistics tests (paired t-test, multi-level ordinal regression, and one-way ANOVA) will be conducted with the data collected from the study. Outcomes The primary outcome of this study will be to determine whether a statistically significant difference in DISCERN scores exists, which could suggest whether or not how health information is packaged influences how it is assessed for quality. Plain Language Summary The internet, and in particular Wikipedia, is an important way for professionals, students and the public to obtain health information. For this reason, the DISCERN tool was developed in 1996 to help users assess the quality of the health information they find. The ability of DISCERN to measure the quality of online health information has been supported with research, but the role of bias has not necessarily been accounted for. Does how the information is packaged influence how the information itself is evaluated? This study will compare the scores assigned to articles in their original format to the same articles in a modified format in order to determine whether the DISCERN tool is able to overcome bias. A significant difference in ratings between original and inverted articles will suggest that the DISCERN tool lacks the ability to overcome bias related to how health information is packaged.

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Outcomes and safety of concomitant topiramate or metformin for antipsychotics-induced obesity: a randomized-controlled trial

Annals of General Psychiatry ◽

10.1186/s12991-020-00319-x ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Congjie Wang ◽

Wenjie Shi ◽

Jianyang Xu ◽

Chengbing Huang ◽

Jiannan Zhu

Keyword(s):

Missing Values ◽

Psychiatric Patients ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Intention To Treat ◽

Waist Hip Ratio ◽

Reduced Body ◽

Metformin Group ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Impact ◽

Baseline Bmi

Abstract Background Although there are some existing data describing the usage of topiramate in patients with antipsychotic-induced obesity, study on its comparison with metformin is limited. This study aimed to explore the effectiveness and safety of concomitant topiramate on antipsychotic-induced obesity as well as its comparison with metformin. Methods 62 stabilized outpatients with antipsychotic-induced obesity were randomized into the topiramate group and the metformin group with 16-week treatment. The patients’ weight, body mass index (BMI), waist–hip ratio, and their side effects were assessed and compared. Intention-to-treat and completer analyses were performed. Meanwhile, covariance analysis was conducted to control the impact of the significant difference in BMI between the two groups. Results The two groups had comparable characteristics, though their difference in baseline BMI was significant. (1) Intention-to-treat analyses: the random missing values were replaced using the last observation carried forward method when intention-to-treat analyses were conducted. Compared with the baseline, the weight, BMI, and waist–hip ratio in the topiramate group markedly decreased at each follow-up, whereas, in the metformin group, only waist–hip ratio significantly decreased at 4 weeks after treatment. Compared with the metformin, only weight and BMI in the topiramate group were significantly decreased at week 4 after treatment, and at week 8–16, weight, BMI and waist–hip ratio were remarkably declined. (2) Completer analyses: compared with the baseline, the weight, BMI, and waist–hip ratio in the topiramate group at week 4–16 were markedly decreased, whereas only waist–hip ratio with metformin was significantly decreased at week 4. Compared with the metformin, all BMI with topiramate were markedly decreased at week 4–16. Moreover, its weight and waist–hip ratio also were notably lowered at week 8. No significant differences in adverse events were found between the two groups. Conclusions Topiramate, similar to metformin in reducing obesity as previously reported, also significantly reduced body weight, BMI, and waist–hip ratio in patients with antipsychotic-induced obesity and demonstrated well tolerance in psychiatric patients. Trialregistration The trial was registered at http://www.chictr.org.cn, and the number was ChiCTR-IPR-17013122.

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Aquatic versus land-based exercise for cardiorespiratory endurance and quality of life in obese patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial

Medical Journal of Indonesia ◽

10.13181/mji.v27i4.2107 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 27 (4) ◽

pp. 284-92

Author(s):

Tirza Z. Tamin ◽

Natalia Loekito

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Randomized Controlled Trial ◽

Knee Osteoarthritis ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Exercise Group ◽

Aquatic Exercise ◽

Obese Patients ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Background: Obesity with knee osteoarthritis (OA) is related to chronic pain causing physical inactivity that leads to decreased cardiorespiratory endurance and quality of life. Aquatic and land-based exercises are effective in improving physical activity. The aim of this study is to compare between aquatic and land-based exercise to improve cardiorespiratory endurance and quality of life in obese patients with knee osteoarthritis.Methods: A single-blind, randomized, controlled trial was conducted on thirty three obese patients with knee OA who visited Obesity Clinic of Medical Rehabilitation Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, from October 2016 to January 2017, subjects were divided into aquatic or land-based exercise group. Aerobic and knee-strengthening exercises were given. Cardiorespiratory endurance was assessed using the Borg Scale, whereas both the BORG CR-10 and SF-36 questionnaires were used to assess quality of life.Results: After intervention, there were significant improvements in the land-based exercise group in the rating of perceived exertion (p=0.02), role limitations due to physical health (p=0.024), role limitations due to emotional problems (p=0.041), energy/fatigue (p=0.016), and the decline in pain (p=0.049) parameters. While in the aquatic exercise, there were significant improvements in leg fatigue (p=0.016), energy/fatigue (p=0.025), emotional well-being (p<0.001), and general health (p=0.045) parameters. Despite this, there were no significant differences between two groups regarding cardiorespiratory endurance and quality of life.Conclusion: This study found that patients could start aquatic exercise to reduce leg fatigue and enhanced general health and energy. After that, exercise could be continued in land-based settings to improve cardiorespiratory endurance and quality of life.

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Comparison of quality of obturation and instrumentation time using hand files and two rotary file systems in primary molars: A single-blinded randomized controlled trial

European Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.4103/ejd.ejd_345_16 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 11 (03) ◽

pp. 376-379 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Lavanya Govindaraju ◽

Ganesh Jeevanandan ◽

E. M. G. Subramanian

Keyword(s):

Primary Teeth ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

File Systems ◽

Pediatric Dentistry ◽

Primary Molars ◽

Chi Square ◽

Intergroup Comparison ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Group 2

ABSTRACT Objective: In permanent dentition, different rotary systems are used for canal cleaning and shaping. Rotary instrumentation in pediatric dentistry is an emerging concept. A very few studies have compared the efficiency of rotary instrumentation for canal preparation in primary teeth. Hence, this study was performed to compare the obturation quality and instrumentation time of two rotary files systems – Protaper, Mtwo with hand files in primary molars. Materials and Methods: Forty-five primary mandibular molars were randomly allotted to one of the three groups. Instrumentation was done using K-files in Group 1; Protaper in Group 2; and Mtwo in Group 3. Instrumentation time was recorded. The canal filling quality was assessed as underfill, optimal fill, and overfill. Statistical analysis was done using Chi-square, ANOVA, and post hoc Tukey test. Results: No significant difference was observed in the quality of obturation among three groups. Intergroup comparison of the instrumentation time showed a statistically significant difference between the three groups.Conclusion: The use of rotary instrumentation in primary teeth results in marked reduction in the instrumentation time and improves the quality of obturation.

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Matrix-Augmented Bone Marrow Stimulation With a Polyglycolic Acid Membrane With Hyaluronan vs Microfracture in Local Cartilage Defects of the Femoral Condyles: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/2325967120922938 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (5) ◽

pp. 232596712092293

Author(s):

Johannes Glasbrenner ◽

Wolf Petersen ◽

Michael J. Raschke ◽

Matthias Steiger ◽

René Verdonk ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Randomized Controlled Trial ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Polyglycolic Acid ◽

Tissue Formation ◽

Bone Marrow Stimulation ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Patient Reported

Background: Microfracture (MF) is an established operative treatment for small, localized chondral defects of the knee joint. There is evidence from animal studies that matrix augmentation of bone marrow stimulation (m-BMS) can improve the quality of the repair tissue formation. Purpose: To evaluate the therapeutic outcome of a matrix made of polyglycolic acid and hyaluronan as compared with a conventional MF technique. Study Design: Randomized controlled trial; Level of evidence, 1. Methods: Patients between the ages of 18 and 68 years who had an articular femoral cartilage defect of 0.5 to 3 cm2 in the weightbearing area of the femoral condyles with indication for MF were included in this study. Patients were randomized and treated with either MF or m-BMS with Chondrotissue. Defect filling, as assessed on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), at postoperative 12 weeks was defined as the primary outcome measure, with follow-up MRI at weeks 54 and 108. Follow-up data were also collected at 12, 54, and 108 weeks after surgery and included patient-reported clinical scores: visual analog scale for pain, Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), International Knee Documentation Committee score, and 36-Item Short Form Health Survey. Results: MRI scans confirmed cartilage repair tissue formation in both groups 12 weeks after treatment. There was no significant difference between the m-BMS and MF groups in the percentage of defect filling at 12, 54, and 108 weeks postoperatively. No significant difference was found in terms of patient-reported clinical scores. Both groups showed significant improvement in 4 KOOS subscales—Pain, Activities of Daily Living, Sport and Recreation, and Quality of Life—at 54 and 108 weeks after treatment. Conclusion: This is the first randomized controlled trial comparing m-BMS with a polyglycolic acid matrix with hyaluronan with MF. The use of the Chondrotissue implant in m-BMS has been proven to be a safe procedure. No difference was found between m-BMS and MF in terms of patient-reported outcome scores and MRI assessment until postoperative 2 years. Long-term follow-up studies including histological assessment are desirable for further investigation. Registration: EUCTR2011-003594-28-DE (EU Clinical Trials Register).

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Adjuvant Chemotherapy with Fluorouracil and ccnu in Colon Cancer. Results of a Multicentric Randomized Study

Tumori Journal ◽

10.1177/030089168907500317 ◽

1989 ◽

Vol 75 (3) ◽

pp. 269-276 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Maurizio Marangolo ◽

Giuseppe Pezzuoli ◽

Ettore Marubini ◽

Dino Amadori ◽

Patrizia Boracchi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Colon Cancer ◽

Adjuvant Chemotherapy ◽

Randomized Study ◽

Cure Rate ◽

Relapse Free Survival ◽

Multicentric Study ◽

Free Survival ◽

Treatment Groups ◽

Intention To Treat ◽

Significant Difference

To establish the effectiveness of adjuvant chemotherapy in patients with colon cancer after radical surgery, from 1980 to December 1983, 263 patients were randomized in a multicentric study to no further treatment (131 patients) or to a combination of fluorouracil (5-FU) (400 mg/m2 i.v., days 1–5) and lomustine (CCNU) (100 mg/m2 per os on day 5) every 6 weeks for 9 cycles (132 patients). The two groups were well balanced for age, sex, histology, tumor and nodal extent. Chemotherapy was not given to 30 of the 132 randomized patients, and of 98 treated patients only 38 completed the entire protocol. Analysis, as intention to treat, at 54 months did not show any significant difference between the two treatment groups in terms of relapse-free survival (surgery alone, 74.5%; surgery+adjuvant chemotherapy, 70.9%; p = 0.91). In contrast, a significant difference was observed in overall survival (surgery alone, 78.8%; surgery+adjuvant chemotherapy, 60.8%; p = 0.04). The sites of relapse were identical in the two treatment arms. In conclusion, from this study it appears that adjuvant chemotherapy with 5-FU and CCNU seems to have no efficacy in the cure rate of colon cancer patients.

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Educational nurse-led telephone intervention shortly before colonoscopy as a salvage strategy after previous bowel preparation failure: a multicenter randomized trial

Endoscopy ◽

10.1055/a-1178-9844 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 52 (11) ◽

pp. 1026-1035 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Marco Antonio Alvarez-Gonzalez ◽

Miguel Ángel Pantaleón Sánchez ◽

Belén Bernad Cabredo ◽

Ana García-Rodríguez ◽

Santiago Frago Larramona ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Bowel Preparation ◽

Protocol Analysis ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Telephone Intervention ◽

Intention To Treat ◽

Bowel Cleansing ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Inadequate Bowel Preparation ◽

And Control

Background The most important predictor of unsuccessful bowel preparation is previous failure. For those patients with previous failure, we hypothesized that a nurse-led educational intervention by telephone shortly before the colonoscopy appointment could improve cleansing efficacy. Methods We performed a multicenter, endoscopist-blinded, randomized controlled trial. Consecutive outpatients with previous inadequate bowel preparation were enrolled. Both groups received the same standard bowel preparation protocol. The intervention group also received reinforced education by telephone within 48 hours before the colonoscopy. The primary outcome was effective bowel preparation according to the Boston Bowel Preparation Scale. Intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis included all randomized patients. Per-protocol analysis included patients who could be contacted by telephone and the control cases. Results 657 participants were recruited by 11 Spanish hospitals. In the ITT analysis, there was no significant difference between the intervention and control groups in the rate of successful bowel preparation (77.3 % vs. 72 %; P = 0.12). In the intervention group, 267 patients (82.9 %) were contacted by telephone. Per-protocol analysis revealed significantly improved bowel preparation in the intervention group (83.5 % vs. 72.0 %; P = 0.001). Conclusion Among all patients with previous inadequate bowel preparation, nurse-led telephone education did not result in a significant improvement in bowel cleansing. However, in the 83 % of patients who could be contacted, bowel preparation was substantially improved. Phone education may therefore be a useful tool for improving the quality of bowel preparation in those cases.

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Supervised pulmonary tele-rehabilitation versus pulmonary rehabilitation in severe COPD: a randomised multicentre trial

Thorax ◽

10.1136/thoraxjnl-2019-214246 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 75 (5) ◽

pp. 413-421 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Henrik Hansen ◽

Theresa Bieler ◽

Nina Beyer ◽

Thomas Kallemose ◽

Jon Torgny Wilcke ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Pulmonary Rehabilitation ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Drop Out ◽

Group Differences ◽

Primary Analysis ◽

Intention To Treat ◽

Registration Number ◽

Randomised Controlled

RationalePulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is an effective, key standard treatment for people with COPD. Nevertheless, low participant uptake, insufficient attendance and high drop-out rates are reported. Investigation is warranted of the benefits achieved through alternative approaches, such as pulmonary tele-rehabilitation (PTR).ObjectiveTo investigate whether PTR is superior to conventional PR on 6 min walk distance (6MWD) and secondarily on respiratory symptoms, quality of life, physical activity and lower limb muscle function in patients with COPD and FEV1 <50% eligible for routine hospital-based, outpatient PR.MethodsIn this single-blinded, multicentre, superiority randomised controlled trial, patients were assigned 1:1 to 10 weeks of groups-based PTR (60 min, three times weekly) or conventional PR (90 min, two times weekly). Assessments were performed by blinded assessors at baseline, end of intervention and at 22 weeks’ follow-up from baseline. The primary analysis was based on the intention-to-treat principle.Measurements and main resultsThe primary outcome was change in 6MWD from baseline to 10 weeks; 134 participants (74 females, mean±SD age 68±9 years, FEV1 33%±9% predicted, 6MWD 327±103 metres) were included and randomised. The analysis showed no between-group differences for changes in 6MWD after intervention (9.2 metres (95% CI: −6.6 to 24.9)) or at 22 weeks’ follow-up (−5.3 metres (95% CI: −28.9 to 18.3)). More participants completed the PTR intervention (n=57) than conventional PR (n=43) (χ2 test p<0.01).ConclusionPTR was not superior to conventional PR on the 6MWD and we found no differences between groups. As more participants completed PTR, supervised PTR would be relevant to compare with conventional PR in a non-inferiority design.Trial registration numberClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02667171), 28 January 2016.

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The Effect of Omentoplasty on the Rate of Anastomotic Leakage after Intestinal Resection: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The American Surgeon ◽

10.1177/000313481708300215 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 83 (2) ◽

pp. 157-160 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Shirzad Nasiri ◽

Babak Mirminachi ◽

Reyhaneh Taherimehr ◽

Roya Shadbakhsh ◽

Mohsen Hojat

Keyword(s):

Hospital Stay ◽

Anastomotic Leakage ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Randomized Study ◽

Intestinal Resection ◽

Length Of Hospital Stay ◽

Fistula Formation ◽

Intestinal Surgery ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Significant Difference

Anastomotic leakage is a major postoperative complication after intestinal surgery leading to increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Omentoplasty has been evaluated to prevent anastomotic leakage in several studies. However, there is no consensus regarding whether or not omentoplasty should be used to decrease the rate of anastomotic leakage after intestinal resection. A prospective, randomized study was conducted to evaluate the influence of omentoplasty on anastomotic leakage after intestinal resection. A total of 124 patients who underwent intestinal resection were enrolled in this prospective study. Patients were randomly assigned to receive either the omentoplasty or nonomentoplasty. In the omentoplasty group, the omentum was wrapped around the anastomotic region. Age, gender, site and type of anastomosis, duration of hospital stay, and performance of omentoplasty were recorded. This study was registered in Iranian Registry of clinical trial (number: IRCT201412316925N3). The rate of anastomotic leakage was significantly lower in the omentoplasty group (P = 0.04). Patients in the omentoplasty group developed a significantly lower rate of postoperative infection and peritonitis (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference of abscess and fistula formation between the two groups (P > 0.05). The length of hospital stay was longer in the nonomentoplasty group, compared with that for omentoplasty patients (P < 0.05). No death occurred in the omentoplasty subjects, while six nonomentoplasty patients died (P < 0.05). Our data demonstrated that omentoplasty is useful to lower the rate of postoperative complications in patients underwent intestinal surgery.

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