Exercise and Guided Imagery for Bowel Symptoms After Cancer Surgery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests if combining gentle aerobic exercise with guided imagery (a relaxation technique using your imagination) can help improve bowel control and reduce symptoms after rectal cancer surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You had rectal cancer surgery called 'low anterior resection' and a temporary ileostomy that has since been closed.
- You have some bowel problems (at least 'minor' on the LARS scale) like urgency or leakage.
- You can squeeze your pelvic floor muscles when asked (your doctor can check).
- You do not have other bowel issues unrelated to cancer, or a BMI over 30.
- You are free of cancer based on recent tests (blood, scans, or scope).
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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