New app aims to decode bowel troubles after rectal cancer
NCT ID NCT06274190
First seen Jan 20, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study is testing a smartphone app that helps rectal cancer patients track their bowel symptoms after treatment. The goal is to create a better way to diagnose and manage these symptoms, which can be long-lasting. About 158 participants will use the app for a week and give feedback on its usability and accuracy.
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
bowel e-diary (smartphone app)
What this could lead to
If successful, this app could give doctors a better tool to diagnose and manage bowel problems after rectal cancer treatment, improving quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study focused on developing and testing the app, not on treatment. It may not lead to immediate changes in care, and the app might not be easy for all patients to use.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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