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Transverse Coloplasty vs. Side-to-end Anastomosis Following Low Anterior Resection (LAR): CSAR Trial

Germany80 participantsStarted 2017-04-05

Plain-language summary

CSAR Trial's aim is to determine whether the transverse coloplasty pouch or the side-to-end anastomosis as rectal reservoir reconstruction offers the best functional results.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Scheduled low anterior resection in patients with distal rectal carcinoma and planned anastomosis in mid/distal third of rectum * Local curative approach * Normal continence preoperatively * Non-IBD-associated carcinoma * Possible sphincter salvage * Signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Non-curative approaches * Emergency surgery in cases of tumor perforation, abscess, sepsis * Proximal rectal carcinoma (\> 12 cm from anocutaneous line) * Lack of informed consent * Age \<18 years * Inclusion in other trials with interference of endpoints * Life expectancy less than 24 months (as estimated by the treating physicians) * Pregnancy * Immunosuppression

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.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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.

What they're measuring

Stool frequency

Timeframe: time = 6 months postoperative

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03074461

SponsorLudwig-Maximilians - University of Munich

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-09

Contact for this trial

Markus Rentsch, MD

0049/89/4400/711213 markus.rentsch@med.uni-muenchen.de

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.