Effectiveness of Pelvic Floor Exercise to Prevent LARS (Low Anterior Resection Syndrome)

Launched by F. D. ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Jul 19, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying whether pelvic floor exercises can help prevent Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS) in patients who have undergone a minimally invasive surgery for rectal cancer. LARS can cause issues like bowel problems after surgery, and the researchers want to see if doing these specific exercises can reduce the chances of developing LARS or lessen its severity. They will compare two groups of patients: one group will do pelvic floor exercises with guidance from a physiotherapist, while the other group will not participate in these exercises.

To be eligible for this study, participants should be adults who are able to understand and agree to take part, and who are scheduled to have the minimally invasive rectal surgery. After the surgery, participants will receive instructions on how to perform the exercises for a month at home. The researchers will also look at how well patients stick to the exercise routine and how their quality of life is after the surgery. This trial is currently recruiting participants of all genders, aged 39 and older.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Cognitive functions make it possible to understand and sign the patient\'s informed consent and consent to participate in the study
• • Surgical procedure - mini-invasive low anterior rectal resection
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • not agreeing to participate in the study
• • request to practice pelvic floor exercises despite being in the control group
• • non-compliance
• • serious psychiatric diagnoses