Pelvic rehab after rectal cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if pelvic floor exercises can help patients recover bowel and bladder control after surgery for rectal cancer. It may improve your quality of life after a low anterior resection.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You had surgery called low anterior resection for rectal cancer
- You can understand and fill out questionnaires
- You do not have a history of proctitis, ulcerative colitis, or Crohn's disease
- You did not have a leak where the intestines were reconnected after surgery
- You have not had pelvic physical therapy in the past 6 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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