The Effects of Probiotics Combined With Glutamine in the Prevention and Treatment of Radiation Pr… (NCT05406882) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effects of Probiotics Combined With Glutamine in the Prevention and Treatment of Radiation Proctitis
China176 participantsStarted 2022-04-15
Plain-language summary
Radiation proctitis is a common complication after radiation therapy for pelvic tumors. The investigators found that live bifidobacterium and lactobacillus tablets combined with compound glutamine enteric-coated capsules can significantly relieve the symptoms of radiation proctitis through preliminary clinical practice, but the mechanism is unknown. Through a prospective randomized controlled study, this study intends to investigate the incidence of grade 2 or higher acute radiation proctitis in patients of locally advanced rectal cancer after radiotherapy with the combined therapy. And through various scales, next-generation sequencing methods and other methods to evaluate the clinical symptoms, colonoscopy, imaging, and changes in the species and abundance of intestinal flora before and after treatment. To further explore the related pathways and mechanisms affecting radiation proctitis.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* locally advanced rectal adenocarcinoma diagnosed by histopathology; clinical stage T3/4 or N+(AJCC,8th), no metastasis; and planned to receive preoperative neoadjuvant concurrent chemoradiotherapy.
* without other malignant tumors;
* Those without serious heart, liver, kidney and other diseases;
* ECOG score: 0-1.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Complicated with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease;
* Complicated with severe organ insufficiency, severe diabetes, and heart disease;
* Pregnant and lactating women;
* Abnormal bowel movements with systemic and metabolic diseases;
* The patient has a history of using systemic antibiotics and intestinal active bacteria in the past 1 month.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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?
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