Chewing gum to help bowel recovery after colon cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether chewing gum after surgery can help your bowels start working again sooner. It is for people with colorectal cancer who are having surgery to remove the tumor.
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Who can take part
- You have been newly diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
- You are going to have surgery to remove the cancer (either open or laparoscopic).
- You can understand and agree to the study plan.
- You can speak and communicate normally.
- You do not have leg problems before surgery that make it hard to walk.
- You do not have trouble swallowing before surgery.
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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