Electrical Stimulation to Help Bowel Recovery After Colon Surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether gentle electrical stimulation applied to the skin can help older adults recover bowel function faster after minimally invasive colon cancer surgery. The goal is to reduce the time it takes for the bowel to start working normally again after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older
- You are having planned minimally invasive (laparoscopic or robotic) colon cancer surgery, not emergency surgery
- You have not had previous abdominal or bowel surgery
- You do not have a cardiac pacemaker or severe heart, liver, kidney, or mental health conditions
- You have not used certain diabetes medications (GLP-1 agonists, GIP agonists, or SGLT-2 inhibitors) in the past month
- You do not have skin problems, infections, or severe allergies at the treatment area
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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