Post-surgery electrical muscle stimulation study for colorectal or stomach cancer
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if using a mild electrical device on your legs after surgery can help you recover faster. It is for people with colorectal or stomach cancer who are having curative abdominal surgery.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older and have colorectal or stomach cancer (or a non-invasive growth) that can be removed with surgery.
- You need to be able to walk and follow standard recovery steps after surgery.
- You must speak basic conversational English and be able to give consent.
- You cannot have a pacemaker, other implanted electrical device, or metal in your upper legs.
- You cannot have conditions like Parkinson's, epilepsy, dementia, or certain kidney or liver problems.
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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