Early nerve stimulation for bowel problems after rectal cancer surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether placing a device early after rectal cancer surgery can help control sudden urges and bowel leakage. It may improve daily life for people struggling with these symptoms.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You had rectal cancer surgery that reconnected your bowel, with or without a temporary ileostomy (now closed).
- You have more than 6 episodes of urgency or leakage within a two-week check.
- Your symptoms score above 21 on a standard bowel-function questionnaire.
- You are not on chemotherapy or requiring it now.
- No other intestinal resections besides the rectal one.
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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