Changes of Low Anterior Resection Syndrome and Balance Ability in Patients With Rectal Cancer.

The purposes of this study are to explore the trajectory of symptom distress and balance ability in patients with rectal cancer.

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Key information

Conditions

Rectal Cancer Colorectal Neoplasms Digestive System Diseases Digestive System Neoplasms Gastrointestinal Diseases Gastrointestinal Neoplasms Intestinal Diseases Intestinal Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Rectal Diseases Rectal Neoplasms

Age range

20 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Chung Gung University

Taoyuan City, Kwei-Shan Dist., 333, Taiwan

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Newly diagnosed rectal cancer
Patients already know their condition.
Aged 20 years and older.
Consciously communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese.
Agreed with the interview and had signed the permit.

Exclusion criteria

Recurrent rectal cancer.
KPS of patients less than 80

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Self-report Questionnaire

Time frame: Change from baseline symptom at 2 months

Show the specific trajectory of LAR Syndrome, psychological distress, fecal incontinence-related QoL, and balance ability based on different tumor locations in patients with rectal cancer

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Changes of Low Anterior Resection Syndrome, Balance Ability, and Quality of Life in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Rectal Cancer.

Important dates

Study start: 2023
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Aug 23, 2023
Registry last updated: Mar 20, 2026

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