Sialic acid levels and leak risk after colorectal cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at whether levels of a natural substance called sialic acid (found in blood and stool) relate to tumor features and the risk of a leak where the bowel is reconnected after colorectal cancer surgery. It may help predict complications after surgery.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 80 years old
- Have colorectal cancer that is being removed with surgery
- Surgery must be a planned radical resection, not emergency or palliative
- No other active cancer
- No chemotherapy or radiation before surgery
- No severe infection in the past 3 months
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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