An RCT for the Effect of Biofeedback Therapy the Prevention of AR Syndrome in Rectal Cancer Patients

February 2, 2015 updated by: Kye Bong-Hyeon, The Catholic University of Korea

A Randomised Controlled Trial for the Effect of Biofeedback Therapy for the Preveintion of Anterior Resection Syndrome in Rectal Cancer Patients Who Have Undergone Low Anterior Resection With Total Mesorectal Excision Following Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation Therapy

In patients who underwent sphincter preserving surgery with toal mesorectal excision and diverting stoma after neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy for rectal cancer, the inestigators would evaluate the effect of a biofeedback therpy before stoma closure on their anorectal function after stoma closure.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

56

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Suwon, Korea, Republic of, 442-723
        • Division of Colorectal Disease, Department of Surgery, St. Vincent's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Rectal cancer patients who underwent sphincter saving surgery with total mesorectal excision and diverting stoma after neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • rectal cancer patients
  • neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy (+)
  • sphincter saving surgery with total mesorectal excision (+)
  • temporary loop stoma (+)
  • adult who is 17 years or older
  • patinet who aggree with our study
  • if woman is childbearing age, her pregnancy test shoud be indentified 'negative'

Exclusion Criteria:

  • patients who have been enrolled to other clinical studies related to this study
  • patients who underwent diverting stoma before neoadjuvant chemoradiation
  • temporary end -ostomy (+)
  • uncontrolled metabolic or systemic disease
  • patients who do not understand the purpose of this study because of dementia or pshycologic problem
  • MRSA or Clostridium difficille (+)
  • Pregnant or during breast feeding
  • serious complication after sphincter saving surgery

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Biofeedback
Patients will undergo biofeedback therapy between 1st adjuvant chemotherapy and stoma closure(= after 3rd ajduvant chemotherapy)
Kegel
Patients will be trained to take excersise for their anal sphincter by Kegel.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Incidence of anterior resection syndrome after stoma closure
Time Frame: 1 year after stoma closure
1 year after stoma closure

Collaborators and Investigators

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Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 5, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 7, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

August 10, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

February 4, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 2, 2015

Last Verified

February 1, 2015

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