Fecal transplant for bowel problems after rectal cancer surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a fecal transplant (transferring healthy bacteria from a donor into your gut) can improve bowel control problems that sometimes happen after rectal cancer surgery. If you have ongoing trouble with leakage or urgency, this treatment might help.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and had surgery for rectal cancer that kept your anus (sphincter) in place.
- It has been at least 3 months since your surgery.
- You have moderate to severe bowel control problems (a LARS score between 21 and 42).
- You have not taken antibiotics, probiotics, or prebiotics in the last 4 weeks.
- You have not had radiation therapy to your pelvic area.
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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