Steroid treatment for radiation-induced bowel injury
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if local steroids can help heal bowel damage caused by radiation therapy for cancer. It may reduce pain, bleeding, and urgency, and improve quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You had radiation therapy for cancer and developed moderate to severe bowel injury (grade II-III).
- You are at least 18 years old.
- Your doctor expects you to live for more than 1 year.
- You have not used steroid medications in the last 3 months.
- You do not have active infections, severe ulcers, or uncontrolled diabetes or high blood pressure.
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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