Prostate cancer radiation linked to bowel control issues in new study

NCT ID NCT04262609

First seen Mar 26, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looks at how often bowel control problems (faecal incontinence) happen in prostate cancer survivors who had a specific type of radiation therapy. Researchers will check 200 survivors and see if the radiation dose to the anal sphincter is linked to the severity of incontinence. The goal is to better understand this side effect and its impact on quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa

    Terrassa, Catalonia, 08227, Spain

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