Timing of bowel irrigation for rectal cancer surgery side effects
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial studies if starting a special bowel irrigation method sooner or later helps people who have severe bowel control problems after rectal cancer surgery. It uses the Peristeen® Plus device to see which timing works better.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and had rectal cancer surgery with a temporary colostomy bag.
- Your bowel connection (where the surgeon reconnected your intestines) is healed and working properly.
- You have severe bowel control problems after surgery, with a LARS score over 30.
- You have not used trans-anal irrigation for this problem before, except for simple enemas.
- You are willing to learn and use the Peristeen® Plus device for irrigation.
- You do not have any condition that prevents using this device, like certain bowel diseases or latex allergy.
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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