Can water irrigation ease Post-Cancer bowel troubles?
NCT ID NCT05245331
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of water enemas to help people with bowel leakage and urgency after rectal cancer surgery. Twenty participants will try both a high-volume system and a standard low-volume enema to see which works better. The goal is to improve quality of life and reduce bowel symptoms.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Peristeen® Transanal irrigation system (high-volume) and standard 250ml water enema (low-volume)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a better way to manage bowel leakage and urgency after rectal cancer surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study with only 20 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefit over standard care is uncertain.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Bellvitge University Hospital
Barcelona, Barcelona, 08907, Spain
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Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, 08907, Spain