Helper bacteria before ileostomy reversal for rectal cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking probiotics (helpful bacteria) before your ileostomy reversal surgery can help your bowel recover. It may prevent complications like infection or bowel problems after the stoma is closed.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You had surgery to remove rectal cancer and have a temporary ileostomy (a stoma to collect waste).
- You plan to have your ileostomy closed within 3 to 6 months.
- You received chemotherapy or radiation before your surgery.
- You have no signs of leakage or severe narrowing at the surgical connection in your bowel.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial tests whether taking a probiotic supplement (Clostridium butyricum) can improve gut health and bowel function after surgery for very low rectal cancer. It may help patients who have a temporary ileostomy and are planning to have it reversed within 6 months.
This trial tests a surgical technique that recycles intestinal fluids during rectal cancer surgery to help prevent bowel dysfunction and frequent bowel movements after surgery. If you've had mid-to-low rectal cancer removed and created a temporary opening (stoma), this study may help improve your quality of life.
This study looks at patterns in the gut microbiome (gut bacteria) and gut chemicals (metabolites) to predict how rectal cancer may do after planned surgery. By understanding these markers, researchers hope to better forecast prognosis and tailor follow-up.
This study looks at stool samples to see whether gut bacteria or other microbes help explain why some rectal cancers respond less well to treatment given before surgery. If you have mid or lower rectal cancer and are planning pre-surgery treatment, your information and stool sample may help researchers improve how treatment is chosen.
This trial tests whether transferring healthy bacteria from a donor's stool (called fecal microbiota transplantation) can improve bowel problems like frequent bowel movements or trouble controlling gas or stool, which are common after rectal cancer surgery. The goal is to see if this treatment helps you feel better and improves your quality of life.
This study tests whether transplanting healthy gut bacteria into people who have had part of their colon removed can improve recovery. It may help prevent infections or other complications after surgery.
Hear when a new Rectal Cancer trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.