Jianzhong Qushi for long-term bowel damage from pelvic radiation
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a traditional Chinese medicine formula called 'Jianzhong Qushi' to see if it can ease the bowel problems caused by pelvic radiation therapy. If you have bothersome symptoms like rectal bleeding, bloating, or urgent bowel movements that started after radiation and haven't fully gone away, this may offer a new treatment option.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old
- You have a confirmed cancer diagnosis and received radiation to the pelvic area (like for prostate, rectal, or cervical cancer) at least 3 months ago
- You have mild to moderate symptoms of radiation proctitis, such as rectal bleeding, bloating, or bowel urgency
- You have a specific pattern of symptoms in Traditional Chinese Medicine called 'spleen deficiency,' which includes bloating, poor appetite, and fatigue
- Your blood counts and liver/kidney function are within a safe range (your doctor can check this)
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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