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Gentle belly massage may speed gut recovery after colon cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT07713472

Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates whether gentle abdominal massage, performed early after colon cancer surgery, can help the intestines start working again more quickly. Many patients experience a temporary slowdown in gut function (postoperative ileus) that causes bloating, pain, and nausea. The study compares standard recovery care with and without abdominal massage in 225 adults undergoing colon cancer surgery. The goal is to see if massage reduces the time to first bowel movement and tolerance of solid food.

What this could mean

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Active substance
abdominal massage
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple, low-cost technique could become a standard part of recovery after colon surgery, helping patients feel better sooner.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial, and the effect of massage may be modest or no better than current care. Results may not apply to all types of surgery.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 225 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jul 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Aug 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults programmed to undergo surgery involving right, transverse or left colectomy due to cancer with anastomosis, regardless the approach (laparoscopy. * Laparotomy and Robot-assisted). Patients must be able to follow the colorectal surgery unit's ERAS protocol. * All included patients are required to have signed a study specific written informed consent form prior to inclusion in the trial. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients required emergency surgery (obstruction or peritonitis), * A stoma for whatever reason, * Rectal cancer, * BMI \> 40, * Psychiatric disorders, * An associated procedure, extensive resection, * Pregnancy, deprivation of liberty by judicial or administrative decision, or being under legal protection and patients with a hierarchical link to the principal investigator.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colon carcinoma colonic neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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Colonic cancer

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Grenoble Alpes

    Grenoble, 38043, France

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