Paula Method of Exercises in Patients With LARS Syndrome:Randomized Controlled Trial

Sphincter sparing rectal resection surgery, either total mesorectal excision (TME) with a temporary loop ileostomy or partial mesorectal excision (PME), is the mainstay of rectal cancer treatment , however, these treatments are associated with the development of Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS). This syndrome is characterized by a constellation of symptoms such as fecal frequency, urgency and clustering of bowel movements and can lead to fecal and flatus incontinence. There is no gold standard therapy designed to treat the root cause of the problems associated with LARS. Paula Method of

Trial Details

NCT ID
NCT05682157
Phase
NA
Sponsor
Hadassah Medical Organization
Status
RECRUITING
Cancer Type
Colon Cancer Colorectal Cancer
Interventions
  • Paula Method of muscle exercises
Locations (sample)
  • Jerusalem, Israel|31.76904,35.21633
  • Petah Tikva, Israel|32.08707,34.88747

Key Eligibility Criteria

  • patients 6-18 months post restorative surgery (either resection with a primary functional anastomosis or after the closure of a temporary ileostomy…
  • LARS score of 21 or greater
  • age 18 or older
  • able to read and write in Hebrew or English

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