Walking and sitting after rectal cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at how well patients walk and sit after surgery for rectal cancer. It tests if a special mesh placed during surgery affects recovery. The goal is to help people feel better and move easier after treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have rectal cancer and need surgery to remove the rectum, anus, and part of the colon (abdominoperineal excision).
- You may have had chemotherapy or radiation before surgery (neoadjuvant therapy).
- You must be able to read and understand Swedish or Danish.
- You should not be exercising more than the WHO recommends (150 minutes of moderate activity + two strength sessions per week).
- You cannot have a different type of surgery (like anterior resection or Hartmann's).
- You cannot be in another clinical trial that conflicts with this study.
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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