Pelvic floor exercises after rectal surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether doing pelvic floor exercises after a type of rectal surgery called 'low anterior resection' can help prevent bowel problems known as Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS). It may help you maintain better bowel control after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You can understand and sign a consent form
- You had a minimally invasive low anterior rectal resection surgery (a keyhole surgery to remove part of your rectum)
- You agree to participate in the study
- You are willing to do pelvic floor exercises if assigned to the exercise group
- You do not have a serious psychiatric condition that would affect participation
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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