Rectal Lavage During Surgery to Lower Cancer Recurrence Risk
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether rinsing the rectum with special fluid during minimally invasive surgery for mid-to-low rectal cancer helps prevent the cancer from coming back locally. The procedure aims to wash away cancer cells that might have leaked into the surgical area.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–75 years old
- Confirmed rectal cancer (adenocarcinoma) in the middle-to-lower portion of the rectum, within 10 cm of the anus
- Had laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery to remove the tumor while keeping your normal bowel function intact
- No other current or previous cancers
- Healthy liver, kidneys, heart, lungs, and blood clotting function
- Able to understand the study and give written consent
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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