New online training could ease bowel troubles after rectal cancer

NCT ID NCT05007015

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Jewish General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

LOW ANTERIOR RESECTION SYNDROME RECTAL CANCER

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

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