Personalized Care Pathways for Bowel Symptoms in Rectal Cancer patients_development of E-diary

Launched by KU LEUVEN · Feb 15, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on helping patients with rectal cancer who experience bowel issues after treatment. Specifically, it aims to create a personalized bowel diary that can track and evaluate various bowel symptoms in patients who have undergone surgery known as low anterior resection. This surgery and the accompanying treatments can lead to ongoing bowel problems that affect daily life, sometimes lasting over a year. By developing this diary, researchers hope to better understand these symptoms and improve care for patients.

To participate in the trial, individuals must be at least 18 years old, have a confirmed diagnosis of rectal cancer, and be able to read and communicate in Dutch. Participants will need to give their consent before joining the study. Those who have had certain types of previous surgeries or have specific health conditions affecting bowel function may not be eligible. If you join, you can expect to help researchers gather important information that could lead to better management of bowel symptoms for future patients.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Voluntary written informed consent of the participant or their legally authorized representative has been obtained prior to any screening procedures.
• • At least 18 years of age at the time of signing the Informed Consent Form (ICF).
• • Proficient in reading, comprehending, and conversing in Dutch .
• • Patients diagnosed with a rectal tumour based on a pathology report.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • The participant has undergone a different type of surgery, including a Hartmann procedure, abdominoperineal excision, transanal endoscopic microsurgery, or sigmoid resection.
• • Experienced fecal incontinence prior to undergoing surgery.
• • Are affected by neurological disorders affecting bowel function.
• • Already underwent previous pelvic surgery, previous pelvic radiation or rectal surgery for non-cancer reasons.