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NCT Number: NCT04896879

Experiences and Needs of Patients, Their Informal Caregiver and Healthcare Professionals Regarding LARS

Exploration of the experiences and needs of patients with the low anterior resection syndrome, their informal caregiver and health care professionals. This is a qualitative study where semi-structured interviews will be conducted with patients and informal caregivers. next to that focus groups will be performed with healthcare professionals from different professions.

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Key information

Conditions

Low Anterior Resection Syndrome Colonic Diseases Colorectal Neoplasms Digestive System Diseases Digestive System Neoplasms Gastrointestinal Diseases Gastrointestinal Neoplasms Intestinal Diseases Intestinal Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Postoperative Complications Rectal Cancer Rectal Diseases Rectal Neoplasms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

PATIENTS

Inclusion criteria

  • adult patients (18+)
  • confronted with major low anterior resection syndrome after rectal cancer surgery

Exclusion criteria

  • stoma at time interview
  • abdominal perineal resection

INFORMAL CAREGIVERS Inclusion criteria

  • Adults (18+)
  • Nominated by the participating patient as their principal caregiver Exclusion criteria None

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS inclusion criteria

  • Adults (18+)
  • Caring for patients with LARS Exclusion criteria None

Treatment and study plan

Interviews

Behavioral

semi-structured interviews will be conducted in patients with major LARS and their informal caregiver to explore their experiences and needs. Focus groups will be perfomed with healthcare professionals of several professions.

Primary outcomes

  1. needs and experiences of patients with major lars and their informal caregiver through individual semistructered interviews

    Time frame: Interview will last about 60 minutes

    Exploring needs and experiences of patients with major lars and their informal caregiver through individual semistructured interviews

  2. Needs and experiences of healthcare professionals caring for patients with LARS through focus groups

    Time frame: Focus group will last about 60 minutes

    Exploring needs and experiences of healthcare professionals caring for patients with LARS

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Hospital, Ghent

Other

Collaborators

  • AZ Delta
  • AZ Sint-Jan AV
  • AZ Sint-Lucas Gent
  • Kom Op Tegen Kanker

Registry information

Official study title

Rectal Cancer Survivorship, the Struggle of the Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS). Experiences and Needs of Patients, Their Informal Caregiver and Healthcare Professionals

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
May 21, 2021
Registry last updated
May 21, 2021

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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