Abdominal massage after colon cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if gentle abdominal massage helps people recover faster after colon cancer surgery. It compares massage to standard care to see if it improves bowel function and reduces discomfort.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for surgery to remove part of your colon due to cancer.
- Your surgery will involve a right, transverse, or left colectomy with the two ends reconnected.
- You are able to follow the hospital's standard recovery plan (ERAS) after surgery.
- You agree to sign a consent form before joining the study.
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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