The Safety and Efficacy of Transanal Irrigation in Patients With Sleep Disturbance From Low Anterior Resection Syndrome After Rectal Cancer Surgery (TraLARS)

The preservation surgery of the anal sphincter muscle has become the standard procedure in the treatment of rectal cancer and, thanks to advancements in surgical techniques, can now be performed for tumors located closer to the anus. This method allows patients to avoid a permanent artificial anus, maintaining continuity of the intestines and enabling bowel movements through the anus, making it a highly preferred procedure. Furthermore, advancements in various tumor treatments have led to improved long-term survival rates. Preservation surgery of the anal sphincter muscle is commonly used in

Trial Details

NCT ID
NCT06222255
Phase
NA
Sponsor
Seoul National University Hospital
Status
RECRUITING
Cancer Type
Colorectal Cancer
Interventions
  • Transanal Irrigation (TAI)
Locations (sample)
  • Seoul, Jongro-gu, South Korea|37.566,126.9784

Key Eligibility Criteria

  • Adults aged 19 years and above.
  • Patients who have undergone low or ultra-low anterior resection surgery for rectal cancer (within 15cm from the anal verge).
  • Patients at least 24 months post-surgery (excluding those with incontinence, patients who have undergone postoperative cancer treatment should have…
  • Patients evaluated with a major LARS score who also have an ISI score of 3 or 4.

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