Enema program may ease bowel troubles after rectal cancer surgery
NCT ID NCT06424522
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares a bowel management program that includes a retrograde rectal enema (RRE) against standard medical care (fiber, loperamide, pelvic floor therapy) for people with low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) after rectal cancer surgery. Researchers will enroll 80 adults with moderate to severe LARS who haven't improved with standard treatment. The goal is to see if adding the enema program better controls symptoms like fecal urgency, incontinence, and constipation.
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Active substance
retrograde rectal enema (RRE)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a more effective way to manage bowel symptoms like urgency and incontinence after rectal cancer surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The enema procedure may be uncomfortable or not work for some patients.
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Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
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