Methylene blue injection to prevent leaks after rectal cancer surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether injecting a blue dye into the rectum during surgery can help prevent leaks where the bowel is reconnected, and reduce the chance of needing a permanent colostomy bag. It is for people with mid or low rectal cancer who are having a specific type of surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with rectal cancer (a type of cancer in the lower part of the bowel).
- Your tumor is within 10 cm of the anal opening (mid or low rectal cancer).
- You are scheduled to have a low anterior resection (surgery to remove the tumor and reconnect the bowel) with a temporary ileostomy (a temporary opening in the belly to collect waste).
- You have at least one risk factor, such as being male, having a narrow pelvis, having had chemo or radiation before surgery, long surgery time, or increased bleeding risk.
- You are willing and able to give written consent and attend 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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