Can water irrigation ease Post-Cancer bowel troubles?

NCT ID NCT05245331

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Anterior Resection Syndrome rectal neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LOW ANTERIOR RESECTION SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bellvitge University Hospital

Barcelona, Barcelona, 08907, Spain
Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge

L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, 08907, Spain

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