New online training could ease bowel troubles after rectal cancer

NCT ID NCT05007015

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether transanal irrigation (using water to flush the bowel) can improve quality of life and reduce bowel symptoms in 66 rectal cancer survivors who have low anterior resection syndrome (LARS). Participants learn the technique through an online platform with virtual nursing support. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helpful for Canadian patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Anterior Resection Syndrome rectal cancer rectal neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre de Recherche du CHU de Québec - Hôpital Saint-François d'Assise

    Québec, Quebec, G1L 3L5, Canada

  • Health Science North

    Greater Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 5J1, Canada

  • Jewish General Hospital

    Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1E2, Canada

  • London Health Science Centre

    London, Ontario, N6A 5W9, Canada

  • McGill University Health Centre

    Montreal, Quebec, Canada

  • Providence Hospital - St. Paul's Hospital

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1Y6, Canada

  • University Health Network

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C4, Canada

  • University of British Columbia - Island Health Colorectal Surgery

    Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 6R5, Canada