Enema program for bowel problems after rectal cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a special enema program to help people with ongoing bowel problems (called LARS) after rectal cancer surgery. If standard treatments haven't worked, this program might offer a new way to manage symptoms like urgency and leakage.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have moderate to severe bowel problems after rectal cancer surgery (called LARS).
- You have tried standard treatments like diet changes or medicine for at least 3-6 months without success.
- You have not had chemotherapy or radiation therapy in the last 6 months.
- You do not have colorectal cancer that is active or has come back, and you have not had colorectal surgery in the last 3 months.
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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