Preventing rectal injury from radiation with a medicated enema
Part of Digestive system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a medicated enema can help prevent radiation damage to the rectum during pelvic radiotherapy. It may be a good option if you are starting radiation to the pelvis or rectum and are otherwise in good health.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled to have radiation therapy for your pelvic area or rectum.
- You are able to do most daily activities without help (ECOG score 0 or 1).
- You do not have other bowel problems like Crohn's disease, hemorrhoids, or anal fissures.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have serious heart, brain, liver, or kidney disease.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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