Prostate cancer radiation linked to leakage: new study investigates

NCT ID NCT04262609

First seen Mar 26, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study looks at how often bowel leakage (fecal incontinence) happens in prostate cancer survivors who had a specific type of radiation therapy. Researchers will check 200 patients to see if the radiation dose to the anal muscles affects the severity of leakage. 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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