Walking and sitting difficulties after rectal cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at how surgery for rectal cancer affects walking and sitting. It may help find ways to improve recovery and quality of life after surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have rectal cancer and are scheduled for a type of surgery called abdominoperineal excision, with or without mesh.
- You may or may not receive chemotherapy or radiation before surgery.
- You are able to read and understand Swedish or Danish.
- Your surgery is not the extended type that requires skin or muscle flaps.
- You are not having other types of rectal surgery, like Hartmann's procedure or anterior resection.
- You do not currently exercise more than the WHO recommends (150 minutes plus two strength sessions per week).
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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