Simple enema may shield rectal cancer patients from radiation side effects
NCT ID NCT07302126
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a daily Bergmann enema can prevent severe rectal injury caused by radiation therapy in 40 rectal cancer patients. Participants will receive the enema from the start of radiotherapy until 10 days after. The goal is to reduce the rate of moderate-to-severe rectal injury from 80% to 50%.
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The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510655, China
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