CompletedNot Applicable

A Multicenter Study on the Safety and Functionality Evaluation of Anastomotic Redo Surgery

143 participantsStarted 2006-05-01

Plain-language summary

To analyze the influencing factors of the success of redo surgery due to anastomotic fistula or anastomotic recurrence after rectal cancer surgery and to evaluate the anal function of patients

Who can participate

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: * Prior curative resection for primary colorectal adenocarcinoma. * Subsequent reoperation for anastomotic failure or locoregional recurrence. * Absence of absolute contraindications to reoperative surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * Primary tumors located proximal to the sigmoid colon. * Radiologically confirmed distant metastases. * Presence of a permanent stoma at the time of questionnaire administration. * Insufficient literacy or cognitive function to complete study-related -questionnaires.

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

Whether postoperative patients with rectal cancer can restore intestinal continuity, that is, defecate through the anus

Timeframe: During the follow-up period, at least two years after rectal cancer surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07279961

SponsorCancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-03-01

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Who can participate

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.