Dynamic MRI Evaluation Post Operative Stapled Trans Anal Rectal Resection (STARR) Procedure (NCT00655382) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Dynamic MRI Evaluation Post Operative Stapled Trans Anal Rectal Resection (STARR) Procedure
United States10 participantsStarted 2007-10
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of the Stapled Trans Anal Rectal Resection (STARR) procedure for patients with obstructive defecation syndrome. This involves a dynamic pelvic MRI and obstructive defecation score (ODS) at 6 month post STARR procedure.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients willing to have a follow-up with a dynamic pelvic MRI and complete an obstructive defecation score (ODS) at 6 month post STARR procedure at Mayo Clinic - Jacksonville
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with medical devices/implants or who cannot have follow-up dynamic pelvic MRI
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial used dynamic MRI to evaluate patients after the STARR procedure for obstructive defecation syndrome — can you walk me through what the MRI findings from studies like this one tell us about how well the STARR procedure actually corrects the underlying problem in the bowel?
2Since this trial has already been completed, have the results been published, and if so, what did the dynamic MRI scans show about how the rectum functions after the STARR procedure compared to before?
3The STARR procedure is a surgical option, but are there non-surgical treatments for outlet obstruction or obstructive defecation syndrome that I should try first before considering surgery, based on what evidence like this trial has found?
4This trial focused on using dynamic MRI as an evaluation tool after STARR — does that mean there's still uncertainty about how to best measure whether the surgery was successful, and how would my doctor assess my outcomes if I had this procedure?
5Given that this trial is completed and involved post-operative imaging evaluation, what do the longer-term results suggest about whether the STARR procedure provides lasting relief for obstructive defecation syndrome, or are there risks of symptoms returning over time?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.