Acupuncture to help bowel recovery after colorectal cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupuncture can help your bowels recover more quickly after surgery for colorectal cancer. You may qualify if you are scheduled for surgery to remove your cancer and are otherwise in decent health.
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Who can take part
- You have colorectal cancer and are scheduled for surgery to remove it.
- You are between 18 and 79 years old.
- You are healthy enough for surgery (no severe heart or lung problems, and no active infections).
- You have not had major abdominal surgery in the past 4 weeks.
- You have not had chemotherapy or radiation therapy in the last 6 months.
- You have no history of fainting or severe fear of needles from acupuncture.
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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