Comparing two surgeries for low rectal cancer to preserve bowel control
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two surgical techniques to remove low rectal cancer while aiming to preserve bowel control. It may help you keep better anal function after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- Your rectal tumor is low and small (about 1 inch or less, or less than a third of the bowel wall).
- You have had chemotherapy or radiation before surgery to shrink the tumor.
- You are in good overall health and can manage daily activities without major problems.
- You have normal bowel control before the surgery, with only minor leakage or urgency.
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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