RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06519006

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

Effectiveness of Pelvic Floor Exercise to Prevent LARS (Low Anterior Resection Syndrome) After Mini-invasive Low Anterior Resection in Patients With Rectal Cancer


Sponsor

F. D. Roosevelt University Hospital

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Apr 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The main aim of this randomized study will be to determine the effectiveness of pelvic floor exercises on the incidence or severity of LAR syndrome in patients after mini-invasive rectal resection. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does pelvic floor exercise after low anterior resection prevent LARS (low anterior resection syndrome)? * What is the adherence of patients to prescribed home exercise after surgery? * Quality of life after LAR Researchers will compare the group of patients with pelvic floor exercises to those without and determine the occurrence and severity of LARS. Participants will: * under the professional guidance of a physiotherapist, the day before surgery and in the first 4 postoperative days be educated to exercise the pelvic floor * continue exercise at home for a month (according to the instructions together with the infographic)


Eligibility

Min Age: 19 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This trial is studying whether pelvic floor exercises can help prevent bowel problems (called Low Anterior Resection Syndrome, or LARS) in people who have had surgery to remove part of their rectum for rectal cancer. **You may be eligible if...** - You are scheduled for or have recently had minimally invasive surgery to remove the lower part of your rectum - You are able to understand and sign an informed consent form **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You do not want to participate - You are already doing pelvic floor exercises and don't want to stop (if assigned to the control group) - You have a serious psychiatric diagnosis - You are unable or unwilling to follow the study protocol Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREPelvic floor exercise

Exercises aimed at this issue consist of identification and isolated contraction of the pelvic floor muscles as well as their activation during complex movements and daily activities. During the engagement of the pelvic floor muscles, the correct engagement of the respiratory activity is important. Within the exercise units, exercises are used from sphincter contraction, through the gradual activation of individual pelvic floor layers in various ways, to their complex involvement in movement activities. Exercises are practiced repeatedly, at different frequencies and intensities that gradually increase, 4-5 times per day.


Locations(1)

F.D.Roosevelt University Hospital in Banská Bystrica

Banská Bystrica, Slovakia

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