A randomised study of pelvic floor muscle exercises compared to standard care to improve bowel function following ileostomy/colostomy reversal following a diagnosis of rectal cancer.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: colorectal cancer; reversal of stoma; pelvic floor dysfunction; Cancer - Bowel - Back passage (rectum) or large bowel (colon); Surgery - Other surgery

• Registration Number: ACTRN12618000591257
• Lead Sponsor: Calvary Mater Newcastle

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-04-17
• Last Update Posted: 10 October 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Male or Female subjects aged>= 18 years
-Rectal cancer with a temporary ileostomy/ colostomy planned for a reversal procedure -Before study enrolment written informed consent to participate in the trial must be given according to ICH/GCP and national/local regulations Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander patients must be offered the option of having the Aboriginal Liaison Officer or a friend/relative be present during consenting process
-Patients with a primary language other than English must be offered an interpreter during the consenting process.

Exclusion Criteria

Subjects are not eligible for the trial if they fulfil any of the following criteria:
-Pregnancy Any psychiatric condition that would prohibit the understanding or rendering of informed consent
-Patient unable to adhere to planned visit and treatment schedule

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified