Abdominal massage after colon surgery for cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether gentle massage of the belly after colon cancer surgery can help patients recover more comfortably and maybe shorten their hospital stay. If you are scheduled for colon surgery to remove cancer, this study may help you recover more quickly.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for surgery to remove part of your colon (right, transverse, or left side) due to cancer.
- You can have your surgery by any method (small incisions, larger incision, or robot-assisted).
- You are able to follow the standard recovery program for colon surgery at the hospital.
- You are not having emergency surgery for a blockage or infection in the belly.
- You do not have a temporary or permanent colostomy or ileostomy (a bag for stool).
- You do not have rectal cancer, a body mass index (BMI) over 40, or serious mental health conditions.
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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