Clinical trials: LARS - Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS>20), Refractory Medical Treatment After Rectal Resection
A Prospective Pilot Study to Assess the Efficacy of BOTOX-A in Patients With Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS>20) and Refractory Medical Treatment After Rectal Resection
After rectal resection for cancer (with or without stoma), patients may have digestive sequelae. LARS (Low Anterior Resection Syndrome) includes bowel frequency, stool fragmentation, urgency, and faecal incontinence.
- Trial name
- BOTOX-TME (NCT04991688)
- Testing
- BOTOX-A
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bordeaux
Rectal Cancer
Italian Validation of the LARS Score
BACKGROUND and RATIONALE Colorectal cancer, with 49,000 new diagnoses expected in 2019 (27,000 in men and 22,000 in women) represents, in Italy, the third neoplasm in men (14%) and the second in women (12%).
- Trial name
- NCT04406311
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Rectal Neoplasm
Knowledge-enhanced Digital Intervention to Prevent Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
Low anterior resection syndrome refers to changes in bowel habits such as frequent defecation, urgent defecation, and fecal incontinence, which result in decreased bowel function.
- Trial name
- NCT07041515
- Testing
- Mobile app, standard
- Volunteers
- 320 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Center, Korea
Low Anterior Resection Syndrome, Rectal Cancer Surgery
Transanal Irrigation for Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
The preservation surgery of the anal sphincter muscle has become the standard procedure in the treatment of rectal cancer and, thanks to advancements in surgical techniques, can now be performed for tumors located closer to the…
- Conditions
- Low Anterior Resection Syndrome, Rectal Cancer Surgery, Insomnia
- Trial name
- TraLARS (NCT06796296)
- Testing
- Transanal Irrigation (TAI)
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
Effect of Gelsectan® in the Treatment of Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS) is an intestinal disorder affecting patients undergoing rectal resection for rectal cancer.
- Trial name
- GeLAR (NCT06162143)
- Testing
- Gelsectan®
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Clinico Humanitas
Rectal Cancer, Rectum Neoplasm
Effect of Pelvic Rehabilitation After Low Anterior Resection for Cancer Rectum. - A Randomised Controlled Trial
Study Purpose: This study aims to understand how pelvic floor rehabilitation (PFR) after low anterior resection (LAR) surgery for rectal cancer affects bowel control and quality of life compared to usual care.
- Conditions
- Rectal Cancer, Rectum Neoplasm, Rectal Neoplasms, Rectal Adenocarcinoma
- Trial name
- PERECARE (NCT06524362)
- Testing
- Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy (PFR), Conventional group
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- GEM Hospital & Research Center
Rectal Cancer
"Impact of Pelvic Floor Prehabilitation Using Biofeedback on the Severity of the Low Anterior Resection Syndrome in Patients Undergoing a Total Mesorectal Excision for Rectal Cancer"
There is currently no specific treatment and only few measures to prevent the low anterior resection syndrome (LARS). The LARS often results in a severe alteration of quality of life.
- Trial name
- CONTICARE (NCT03876561)
- Testing
- Pelvic floor prehabilitation
- Where
- 6 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS)
Early Implementation of Sacral Neuromodulation in Patients With Low Anterior Resection Syndrome.
A randomized, prospective, multicenter, open-label, pragmatic pilot study of patients with Low Anterior Resection Syndrome treated early (<120 days after discharge following intestinal bypass reconstruction) with sacral nerve…
- Trial name
- NCT07761884
- Testing
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute
Colorectal Cancer, Postoperative Ileus
Effect of Thread Embedding Acupuncture on Postoperative Ileus Recovery After Colorectal Cancer Surgery: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
This multicenter, randomized, controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of thread embedding acupuncture (TEA) in promoting gastrointestinal recovery after laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Postoperative Ileus, LARS - Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
- Trial name
- THREAD-POI (NCT07071987)
- Testing
- Thread Embedding Acupuncture+Electroacupuncture, Electroacupuncture
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital
Ovarian Cancer, Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
Assessment of Quality of Life After Low Anterior Resection During Cytoreductive Surgery for Advanced Ovarian Cancer
This study aims to evaluate the incidence of low anterior resection syndrome and quality of life after cytoreductive surgery for advanced ovarian cancer patients.
- Conditions
- Ovarian Cancer, Low Anterior Resection Syndrome, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- LAPSODY (NCT05431530)
- Testing
- Cytoreductive surgery
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Rectal Neoplasms, Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
Comparison of Postoperative Anal Function Between Parks and Bacon Techniques in Low Rectal Cancer
The goal of this study is to compare the postoperative anal function of patients with ultra-low rectal cancer after Parks operation (colon anal anastomosis) and Bacon operation (colon anal pull-out anastomosis), which may provide…
- Conditions
- Rectal Neoplasms, Low Anterior Resection Syndrome, Anastomotic Leak, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT05943444
- Testing
- Parks technique, Bacon technique
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 256 people
- Sponsor
- Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
Bowel Dysfunction After Rectal Cancer Treatment
Bowel dysfunction after rectal cancer treatment may significantly affect the quality of life. Our study aimed to estimate the incidence and characterize the Low Anterior Resection Syndrome(LARS).
- Trial name
- NCT05020132
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa
Rectal Cancer, Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
Feasibility and Impact of a Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation Program for the Continuity of Care in Severe Low Anterior Resection Syndrome.
Patients with sphincter saving procedures of rectal cancer usually experience intestinal dysfunction, including difficulty emptying the bowel and faecal incontinence, leading to a detriment in the quality of life.
- Conditions
- Rectal Cancer, Low Anterior Resection Syndrome, Faecal Incontinence
- Trial name
- PRELARS (NCT04612569)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Donostia
Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
LARS in Ovarian Cancer Patients
Background: Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is a common functional disorder after low anterior resection impacting quality of life. Data on LARS derives nearly exclusively from rectal cancer studies.
- Trial name
- NCT04279080
- Testing
- low anterior resection syndrome evaluation
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Low Anterior Resection Syndrome, Cancer
Contributing Factors to Anterior Resection Syndrome and Its Impact on Quality of Life: A Retrospective Cohort Study
This study adds to the understanding of the contributing factors leading to LARS, the long term effects of this syndrome post-operatively and its impact on quality of life.
- Conditions
- Low Anterior Resection Syndrome, Cancer, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT04114591
- Testing
- anterior resection
- Where
- Malta
- Volunteers
- 179 people
- Sponsor
- University of Malta
Rectal Cancer
Developing and Testing the Effect of Online Interactive Videos in Improving Low Anterior Resection Syndrome.
This study aims to develop and test the effect of online interactive videos in improving LARS.
- Trial name
- NCT06628674
- Testing
- core muscle exercise, pelvic muscle exercise
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Colorectal Cancer, Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
Transanal Irrigation for the Management of Early Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS)
Transanal irrigation (TAI) has shown to improve fecal incontinence and increase quality of life in patients with low anterior resection syndrome (LARS).
- Trial name
- NCT07219745
- Testing
- Peristeen Plus Irrigation kit, LARS mobile application
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Incidence and Risk Factors of Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
LARS for Chinese Patients
Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) frequently occurs in patients undergoing low anterior resection (LAR). However, the incidence, exact mechanism and risk factors of major LARS largely variate in different studies.
- Trial name
- NCT05373602
- Testing
- LARS questionnaire
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 261 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
Paula Method of Exercises in Patients With LARS Syndrome:Randomized Controlled Trial
Sphincter sparing rectal resection surgery, either total mesorectal excision (TME) with a temporary loop ileostomy or partial mesorectal excision (PME), is the mainstay of rectal cancer treatment , however, these treatments are…
- Trial name
- NCT05682157
- Testing
- Paula Method of muscle exercises
- Where
- 2 sites in Israel
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Rectal Cancer, Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
Rectal Cancer Shared Care
The investigators propose a multifaceted rectal cancer survivorship care program involving oncology specialists, nursing support and primary care physicians.
- Trial name
- NCT04966819
- Testing
- Survivorship Care Initiative
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Jewish General Hospital