Listening to bowel sounds after colorectal surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study listens to your bowel sounds after colorectal cancer surgery to see if they can help doctors know when your gut is working again. You will have a small device placed on your belly to record sounds for a few days.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have colorectal cancer confirmed by a biopsy.
- You are able to have planned (non-emergency) surgery.
- You do not have severe heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease that would make surgery too risky.
- You can understand and agree to the study rules and follow-up visits.
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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