RecruitingNCT06006260

Changes of Low Anterior Resection Syndrome and Balance Ability in Patients with Rectal Cancer.

Changes of Low Anterior Resection Syndrome, Balance Ability, and Quality of Life in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Rectal Cancer.


Sponsor

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Enrollment

110 participants

Start Date

Nov 20, 2023

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purposes of this study are to explore the trajectory of symptom distress and balance ability in patients with rectal cancer.


Eligibility

Min Age: 20 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is tracking how bowel function and physical balance change over time in patients newly diagnosed with rectal cancer — before, during, and after surgery and treatment. **You may be eligible if:** - You are 20 or older - You have been newly diagnosed with rectal cancer (not a recurrence) - You are aware of your diagnosis - You can communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese - You have agreed to participate and signed the consent form **You may NOT be eligible if:** - Your rectal cancer has come back (recurrent cancer) - Your overall health and functioning score (Karnofsky Performance Scale) is below 80 Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Locations(1)

Chung Gung University

Taoyuan, Kwei-Shan Dist., Taiwan

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